Jacksonville Guardianship Lawyer Kendal Schoepfer in our office prepared this Article which may help some prevent the need for a Florida Guardianship. Florida Guardianship Court proceedings are currently in progress regarding the Florida Guardianship of the Second Man on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin, in Florida. The proceedings were filed by two of his…
Exploitation of an elderly adult in Jacksonville, Florida is an all too often occurrence as well as across the entire state of Florida. Until recently, there was not much a person could do to stop it quickly when they suspected their elderly or vulnerable family member was being financially taken…
Most seniors do their best to prepare for the unfortunate, inevitable, outcome that one day they will pass away. They create their will, and with painstaking detail allocate their hard-earned money and assets to spouses, children, family, friends, and charities. But what if there is not money or assets left…
The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States is growing rapidly. So, too, are the number of myths surrounding the disease and other forms of dementia. Let’s begin by looking at what we do know about the prevalence of Alzheimer’s before investigating some of the more…
The following article by the Senior Directory is aimed at helping you learn options regarding the various payment options for Long-Term Care in a Nursing Home. It is not a Do-It-Yourself guide. Before doing anything drastic with your assets, consult a Florida Elder Law Attorney who can work out the…
A Durable Power of Attorney is an important document, but sometimes having one can cause problems. A recent Florida court ruling scored a major win in the fight against elder abuse. The case established that a health care proxy does not have the authority to waive the right to jury…
Warning Signs of Financial Abuse of the Elderly Studies show that financial abuse of the elderly is a growing problem throughout the United States and especially here in Florida. The overall population is aging, and persons over 65 years old control about one-third of the wealth in the United States. …
How To Protect Against Elder Abuse A Senate Special Committee on Aging had a hearing in November of 2016, which allowed experts to testify that elder abuse is still a growing problem in the United States. The experts testified that over 5 million elders, or one in ten seniors, that…
Trusts are one of the most commonly used estate planning tools by Jacksonville estate planning lawyers for a good reason. A Trust can permit an asset to bypass probate while allowing the original owner the power to control and manage the assets. A trust can also provide asset protection and…
In Florida, Medicaid is a federal and state level program that offers health care assistance to members of the program. Medicaid is a complicated program that is administered differently on a state-by-state basis. There are many common misunderstandings regarding Medicaid. This article will help to debunk some common myths and…