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Latest Updates on Special Needs Trusts and How They Can Affect You!

New SSI Update: The Social Security Administration has updated its rules, effective September 30, 2024, regarding counting the value of food given to an individual who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI).  ‘In-kind support and maintenance (referred to as ISM) previously included ‘food’ and ‘shelter.’ Now, the value of food no longer reduces an SSI recipient’s…

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Estate Planning Tips for 2025

Happy and Healthy New Year! Have you made your 2025 resolutions, or are you finding it challenging to become motivated? You are not alone. Here are some tips to motivate you to go from setting goals to implementing an action plan: Update Your Will: If you haven’t reviewed your Will in a few years, take…

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Do You Really Need an Elder Law Attorney To File A Medicaid Application?

There is a lot of misinformation available both on the internet and given by non-elder law attorneys to consumers about applying for Medicaid and Veteran Aid & Attendance benefits. This misinformation is costing consumers delays in qualifying for the Medicaid benefits they so desperately need. Here are just a few of the benefits that an…

Protect Your Vulnerable Parents & Their Home

Protect Your Vulnerable Parents & Their Home

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…