Florida law is always changing and legal topics can easily become complex. Here, our legal team offers helpful blog posts to share the relevant information that will help you understand the law and recent changes that may affect you or your loved ones.
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How Would the Medicaid Lien Effect Planning?You may get on nursing home or assisted living Medicaid in Florida, but what about estate recovery, or the Medicaid lien, upon death? Learn about Medicaid here.
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Florida's Personal Needs Allowance Raise (2023)For long-term care Medicaid, the Florida legislature just raised the personal needs allowance to $160 per month from $130. Learn more about Medicaid and income.
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Florida 2024 Long-Term Care Medicaid Financial QualificationIncome and asset levels for Florida Medicaid long-term care programs were updated for 2024. Learn more about Medicaid planning from our Pinellas elder attorneys
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How Long is the Florida Medicaid Assisted Living Waitlist?Florida's wait list for assisted living facility Medicaid (HCBS) can be bypassed with 60 days in the nursing home. Find out more from our elder law attorney.
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2018 VA Pension BenefitsPension benefits, including aid and attendance, went up in 2018. Find out about using VA benefits to assist your elder with long-term care in Pinellas, Florida.
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12 Critical Steps to Take with a Recent Dementia DiagnosisLearn important Florida legal steps to take upon a dementia or Alzheimer's diagnosis, such as creating a durable power of attorney, advance directives and more.
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Divorcing My Spouse for Medicaid Purposes?Should I divorce my spouse if they go into a Florida nursing home Florida? Learn more about spousal refusal, just say not and Medicaid asset protection planning
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VA Benefits to Help Pay for HealthcareOur elder law services include accessing government benefits to help with client's healthcare costs which get expensive and the government may be of assistance.
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Long-Term Care Admission AgreementsFacility admission agreements are confusing, here are four things to consider when a loved one is being processed for admission into a long-term care facility.
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Arbitration Clauses for Nursing Home Admission UpdateNursing home arbitration clauses can be a big deal if your elder has an accident. Our St. Petersburg elder law attorneys can help you and your elder.
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Using Pooled Trusts for Medicaid PlanningA pooled trust can protect a disabled person's assets in Florida to allow Medicaid nursing home eligibility. Find out more from our Pinellas elder law attorneys
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My Parent Made me Promise to Never Put them in a Nursing Home!Some children promise to never put parents in a nursing home, which can be problematic for a number of reasons. Learn more from our Pinellas elder attorneys.
