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Powers of Attorney and Elder Abuse under Florida Law

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

This article is the first part of a two part series discussing powers of attorney in Florida.  This article talks about the problems with powers of attorney and elder abuse, and the next article to follow talks about potential solutions and preventative measures for powers of attorney abuse under Florida law. A recent Wall Street […]

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3 Key Benefits of Owning Long Term Care Insurance

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

To follow up my previous post, I must address what long term care insurance can do besides the Florida long term care policy partnership program. Long Term Care Insurance Benefit #1: You are not going to be neglected. Long term care insurance is a great way to make sure you are cared for when you are […]

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Florida Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Explained

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

Within the past decade, the Medicaid laws in Florida have changed to respond to the high cost of long term care.  One of the important concepts to know in a long term care planning practice is that the government tries to encourage awareness that the cost of long term care is astronomical and a distinct possibility to apply […]

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Why do I need long term care planning?

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

Long term care planning is important part of preserving your wealth for future generations and for insuring that you are given the best quality care during your golden years.  As you probably realize, healthcare advances and preventative care awareness are increases the lives of all Floridians.  The increase life expectancy is part of the reason […]

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Values Based Estate Planning: A Difference of Opinion on Passing Wealth at Death

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

I just got finished reading a Corpus Christi, Texas newspaper article about using an advisor when estate planning, which triggered in my mind a couple schools of thought when passing your wealth upon your death.  The article mentions two famous billionaires:  Warren Buffett and Sam Walton.

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