As the population of older drivers increases, so do the concerns about the safety of those older drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that after age 75 the risk for accidents increases dramatically. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that older drivers have higher rates of fatal crashes, based on […]
Adult children of elderly parents often tell me they are worried that mom or dad will become unable to manage their finances, or handle other common day to day transactions, but the parent refuses to sign a durable power of attorney. Many times the parent sees this as “giving up control”. Other times it’s an […]
May is Elder Law Month! One of the ongoing issues with the elderly in Florida is the aggressive scammers working hard to steal away assets from those who have worked years to save. You have to be aggressive yourself to protect your assets and identify! In celebration of May being Elder Law Month I am providing you this […]
The use of family agreements in long term care planning is a constant in my practice for several reasons. First of all, I want all parties involved to be aware of the issues (especially those involving money) and have a chance to comment or voice concerns up front. Secondly, since long term care planning often […]
Elder Law Attorneys are lawyers with experience in the legal issues that affect us as we age or become disabled. Wills, trusts, probate, guardianships and estate planning are traditionally thought of as issues relating to age, disability and death. Elder law attorneys are also familiar with incapacity planning, health care cost planning, as well as Medicaid, […]
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