The Baby Boomer generation currently straddles the traditional retirement age of 65, with older members in the 70s and the youngest approaching 60. As Boomers continue to age, they can become increasingly susceptible to age-related health risks, including falling. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and… Read more »
It is never easy to consider a time when an aging parent may need long-term care assistance outside the home. Yet, it is a reality that many adult children find themselves facing as their parents age. While the costs of long-term care can be daunting, there are programs such as Florida Medicaid that exist. These… Read more »
Medical alert systems can require senior adults to wear a pendant, necklace or bracelet with an emergency call button. When pressed, the device emits a signal and help is soon on the way. The emergency technologies have helped untold seniors, and may be a perfect solution for you and your loved ones who need a… Read more »
All of our congratulations to our very own attorney Beth A. Prather! For the 11th year in a row, she has been named to the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list. Attorneys like Beth A. Prather are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge… Read more »
Hurricanes are devastating storms that threaten Florida every year, and put millions of residents in harm’s way. Did you know, however, that Florida seniors are at particular risk due to an increased propensity for mobility issues and health concerns? Fortunately, there are plenty of ways seniors can prepare for the superstorms, starting long before a… Read more »
We all need estate planning, but nothing holds more true than when we are talking about our aging parents. As we age, we can become more at risk of injury, falls, and other health care complications. Conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease, stroke, and dementia are much more likely to impact us after the age of… Read more »
When preparing your estate plan, you likely heard about probate proceedings and structured your estate plan to try to avoid them. Did you know, however, that if you own real property in another state, you may be subject to ancillary probate proceedings? Ancillary probate is a type of probate proceeding that occurs after the primary… Read more »
Your estate plan is unique to you and your situation. Each of us has different goals and objectives that we wish to see successfully handled through our Florida estate plan. Knowing this, how do we start to plan? What questions do we need to ask? How do we begin to understand the decisions that will… Read more »
One of the most common questions we receive from clients is, “What is the difference between Estate Planning and Elder Law?” The two practice areas may sound similar and, in fact, do share many similarities. There are, however, some important distinctions between the two. To better inform you about the types of legal services that… Read more »
Elder abuse is an under-reported epidemic impacting an estimated one-in-ten aging adults. It cuts across every racial, ethnic, cultural, and economic demographic, and can cause incalculable pain and suffering. This is not including potentially staggering financial losses. One unsettling correlation, however, is that seniors with dementia are disproportionately targeted for elder abuse. Nearly one-in-two aging… Read more »
