Jacksonville Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney Blog

VA Benefits Available for Elder Care for Jacksonville Veterans?

VA Improved Pension

A common question for Jacksonville, Florida seniors is whether the VA pays any benefits for senior long-term care?  First off, veterans have access to Tricare for medical insurance.  But what about long-term care such as in-home companions, caregivers, and assisted living facilities?

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Qualified Income Trust: A Key Florida Medicaid Tool

Florida Medicaid

Qualified Income Trust – now that is a mouthful. Trusts come in many flavors and I use this trust in Medicaid planning or nursing home Medicaid qualification in Jacksonville, Florida – this is part of the world known as elder law.  A Qualified Income Trust is a specialized irrevocable grantor trust that Medicaid requires in […]

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Jacksonville Estate Planning for Couples Marrying Later in Life

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

Couples who choose to marry later in life have different concerns than those marrying earlier, and a good Jacksonville estate planning lawyer can help you make the right decisions for your circumstances.  Each situation is a little different, but there are some fairly common topics that should be considered:

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Jacksonville Estate Planning that Incorporates Your Pets

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

Many clients who seek out estate planning with me in Jacksonville have concerns when it comes to caring for their pets.  I’m not talking just about dogs and cats, but birds and horses too!  After all, our pets rely on us for everything, although we all know that we gain so much in return.  I recently […]

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Estate Planning for Senior Citizens – It’s About Taking Care of You and Your Loved Ones

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

I hear the same excuse over and over…. I don’t have an“estate.” I have more debt than assets. The only thing I have is my home. As you may have guessed, these are excuses that people in Jacksonville, Florida make for not preparing an estate plan.  Is it the culture of our area?  They think that […]

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