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If you have a loved one or friend who requires rehabilitation or skilled nursing care, it is important for you and the resident to know the law that protects the resident’s rights.  The following are some false statements that may be made by nursing facilities and how to effectively respond: 1. “We can’t give the…

The phrase ‘Durable Power of Attorney’ is frequently used but often misunderstood as to who needs it, when it should be created, and what the document does. The goal of this blog is to correct misunderstandings among consumers and professionals and encourage all adults to create a Durable Power of Attorney when they are physically…

ABLE became law in 2014 to allow family members to make gifts (during the donor’s lifetime) for the benefit of an individual with a disability, while allowing and encouraging that person to seek employment and independent living, knowing they are not limited to owning $2,000.00 in order to maintain SSI and Medicaid assistance.  The ABLE…

By Shira Moolten | smoolten@sunsentinel.com | South Florida Sun Sentinel South Florida assisted living home accused of evicting dozens of residents to convert into luxury apartments Linda McNamee thought she could relax once she and her husband finished moving into their new assisted living home at Oasis Living Quarters in February. They’d had their doubts…

Scams and fraud have been on the rise since COVID began in March 2020.  Homes have been one of the biggest targets of scams.  Victims include older adults, young adults with disabilities, and people of any age with compromised cognitive state.  Thankfully, the Broward County Property Appraiser has a program called ‘Owner Alert’ to help…

Think twice before you sign an admission agreement to a residential community (i.e. nursing home, assisted living facility) on behalf of your parent, spouse, or friend. There can be language in the agreement that may not be in the resident’s best interests or might result in waiving certain legal rights.  It is recommended to have…

If you are considering getting married or re-married or you are already married, you might think that you don’t want to leave an inheritance for your future spouse or spouse when you die.  You might have this thought because you have children from a prior marriage, or your spouse is financially comfortable, or you don’t…

If you have a beneficiary who has a disability (i.e. Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis) or special needs (i.e. Down’s Syndrome, Autism, Intellectual Disability), you do not need to disinherit that person.  After all, you want to improve the quality of that person’s life and care by leaving them an inheritance.  There is a safe way to…

Do you have a friend, family member, or loved one who was hospitalized for three days and then went directly to a rehabilitative facility? Would you like to know how to advocate for your friend or loved one? If the answer is ‘yes,’ read on. It is important to know what primary health insurance coverage…

Are you or a loved one in need of long-term care but unsure whether you qualify for Medicaid? The first thing you need to know is the importance of hiring an experienced attorney. Medicaid is a government program offering individuals health insurance and long-term care support. However, being cautious of non-attorneys claiming they can provide…