Elder Law Attorneys in Melbourne, Florida: Planning for Every Stage of Life As experienced elder law attorneys in Melbourne, Florida, Slonim Law understands that comprehensive legal planning is essential for every age group, not just seniors. Our Melbourne-based elder law practice helps Space Coast residents protect their futures through strategic legal planning. Understanding Elder Law…
Estate planning is crucial for individuals and families in Melbourne, Florida, as it allows them to protect their assets, ensure their wishes are carried out, and provide for their loved ones in the event of incapacity or death. By creating a comprehensive estate plan, individuals can designate who will manage their affairs, make healthcare decisions…
Someone has to inherit your assets, and if you don’t decide, state laws will do it for you. That means your awful Great Uncle Ed may inherit, while your beloved cousin Mary may get nothing. That’s only one reason to get busy. by: Tracy Craig, Fellow, ACTEC, AEP® Estate planning is an extremely personal process, not…
What is a Florida Medicaid Qualified Income Trust (QIT)? Posted by Bishop L. Toups A Florida Medicaid Qualified Income Trust is used when an individual has too much income to qualify for Medicaid. Currently the yearly Medicaid maximum an applicant for Florida nursing home Medicaid can have is $2,349 (2020) per month. If the applicant is…
Special Legal Considerations When There Is a Child With Disabilities By Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq. Careful planning and consideration must go into divorce and custody agreements in order to protect the interests of the child, maximize access to vital needs-based services and supports, and preserve publicly funded disability benefits. While the general statistic for…
Most estate planning mistakes tend to be fall into one of several categories. Every estate plan has unique features, but the same problems and mistakes recur. Many mistakes don’t vary with the value of an estate and other factors. Each of the classic mistakes is avoidable. All that’s needed is knowledge of what to beware…
The Hazards of Do-it-Yourself Estate Planning Many websites offer customized, do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents. Although such products are convenient, using them could create serious and expensive legal problems for heirs. These digital services appear to offer a cost-effective and easy alternative to visiting an estate planning or elder law attorney. But is…
Why Elder Law Attorneys Aren’t Just for Seniors Buckley Anne Kuhn Fricker, JD, GCM, Buckley’s for Seniors, LLC An elder law attorney is a lawyer who specializes in providing legal services for elderly and disabled individuals. Their services help ensure that seniors receive the kind of health care they want, that their finances are in order…
The Difference Between POA, Durable POA and a Living Will Ashley Huntsberry-Lett –Estate Planning Documents Explained Planning for the uncertain future is a complex process. Most people believe that drawing up a will is sufficient, but several other documents are necessary to create a comprehensive estate plan that will safeguard a senior’s health and finances….
Estate Planning Documents Explained When I first arrived at Slonim Law I knew absolutely nothing about Estate Planning. I knew wills existed but I had no idea about the seriousness of them or how incredibly useful everything included in the Estate Planning bundle is. I’m here now to explain, in laymen’s terms, what each document…