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4 years ago
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We're often asked if there are special considerations for creating Estate Plans for retirees. Our answer is that there are times in our lives that are considered significant events, when we are wise to create or revisit our Estate Plans, and retiring is definitely one of these times.
Whether you ... [read more]
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4 years ago
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A major concern many of people have is how they can make sure that their loved ones are taken care of in the event of their incapacity or death. A solution to this significant worry is by addressing your concern with proper Estate Planning. Our Florida Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys cre... [read more]
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5 years ago
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The Coronavirus pandemic has clearly affected all of our lives, and many people have found that this unprecedented public health crisis is an important time to address their Estate Planning needs. We agree with this decision to create or update essential documents in order for clients to protect the... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Marketing Manager and Executive Assistant, Paula Emery and Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Andrew P. Williams, Ph.D. (pictured at our main office, located in Kingsley Village in Orange Park) have been working on updating our website, FloridaElder.com to help us better serve clients.
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5 years ago
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During this very challenging time, as we are all affected by the COVID-19 virus and are making efforts to reduce its spread, please allow us to remind you that we are here, actively practicing, and are staying in regular contact with our active clients on all pending matters.
We are taking ex... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Associate Attorney Alison E. Hickman received recognition today by outgoing Jacksonville Bar Association President, Katie Dearing, as JBA Co-Chairperson of the year for her service to the Elder Law Committee.
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6 years ago
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We're often asked by clients how complicated it is to administer a trust. Our answer is that administering a trust is a formal, fiduciary process that can be a difficult task for a Trustee, the person who manages the administration of a trust. There are numerous details to follow carefully and speci... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Attorney Alison Hickman Co-Chaired the Jacksonville Bar Association Elder Section luncheon today, which was sponsored by Arbor Terrace Assisted Living and featured Dr. David Bortnick, PhD, PsyD, as the speaker.
(Alison is p... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Many seniors and their families don't use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they're afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for your loved one.
Instead of taking steps based on ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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When your child is born with preventable birth defects due to medical malpractice, or suffers a catastrophic injury that leads to a lifelong disability, the resulting lawsuit can often take years. The end result of this long and arduous process will hopefully be a settlement or jury award designed t... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Parents of children with special needs must be concerned with ensuring that medical and financial decisions will continue to be made in the child's best interest once the child reaches age 18 -- the age of legal capacity. In most states, once a child reaches age 18, he is presumed to have decision-m... [read more]
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11 years ago
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An important part of your Will Package is your Durable Powers of Attorney. Through the use of a Durable Powers of Attorney, you may authorize an Agent to act on your behalf to create, modify, fund, or terminate a trust; created and fund a trust for Medicaid planning purposes (i.e., a Qualified Incom... [read more]
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