Many families do not start thinking about Medicaid Planning until a health crisis happens. A parent falls. A hospital stay turns into rehabilitation. Rehabilitation turns into long-term care. Suddenly, families are trying to make emotional decisions while also facing overwhelming financial concerns. One of the most common things we hear is: “We wish we had […]
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As a Florida estate planning attorney, you may often encounter clients with complex financial and property arrangements. One common question is whether a Lady Bird Deed, also known as an enhanced life estate deed, can be used on a property with a reverse mortgage. The short answer is yes, but there are several important considerations
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Almost everyone knows what you mean when you mention estate planning. Even if they feel they don’t have much, they know they need a will. Maybe they even have a trust. After COVID, some people are even aware of documents such as healthcare directives and power of attorney. But if you ask the same people
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You may have heard about a friend needing to “spend down” their money to qualify for a long-term care facility. “Spending down” is a technical term attorneys use to describe how to qualify for Medicaid benefits. This blog will help explain what “spend down” means and why it may be an option you want to
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