Celebrating National Rebuilding Month and 20 Years in Broward!
Author: Rita Killinger, Director of Development & Community Engagement at Rebuilding Together Broward County Rebuilding Together started with the simple act of neighbors helping neighbors. In 1973, a small group of people in Midland, Texas, realized a growing need in their community. Homes in their community had fallen into disrepair and their neighbors could not…
Checklist: 4 Critical Steps To Take After A Fall
As a Board Certified Elder Law Attorney I understand that when a loved one falls their life may forever change and it can be extremely frightening. Falls can lead to fractures and result in the need for rehabilitation and long-term care services. A person’s mobility can be reduced and there can be a loss of…
How Divorce Affects Your Existing Legal Plan by Stephanie L. Schneider
How Divorce Affects Your Existing Legal Plan by Stephanie L. Schneider In Florida when the Judge signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage it has the following effect: If you named your ex-spouse as beneficiary in your Last Will & Testament, it is as if your ex- spouse died before you; If you named…
How to Support the Transgender Kid in Your Life
If you are being supportive of a friend or, family member who is exploring their gender identity or, sexual orientation it might be helpful to read about Amy Ellowitz’ experience as a parent with her child. “How to support the Transgender Kid in Your Life” by Amy Ellowitz offers tips and resources to help guide…
Webinar: How Elder Law Attorneys Help People Diagnosed With Chronic Illnesses
JOIN US FOR LUNCH BYOBB (bring your own brown bag) Wednesday, May 20, 2020 12:30 – 1:30 pm How Elder Law & Special Needs Attorneys Help People Diagnosed With a Chronic Illness (MS, Parkinson’s, ALS): A Road Map to Maintaining Independence and Autonomy Learn why it is necessary to create or update a plan while…
Webinar: Don’t Try This At Home: Dangers & Pitfalls Of Applying for Medicaid and Aid & Attendance Yourself
JOIN US FOR LUNCH BYOBB (bring your own brown bag) Friday, May 15, 2020 12:30 – 1:30 pm Don’t Try This At Home: Dangers & Pitfalls Of Applying for Medicaid and Aid & Attendance Yourself Learn why Florida’s loss of retroactive Medicaid impacts you so you can properly plan and timely qualify. Understand the advantages…
Webinar: Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes To Avoid in 2020
JOIN US FOR LUNCH BYOBB (Bring Your Own Brown Bag) Wednesday, May 13, 2020 12:30 – 1:30 pm “Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes To Avoid in 2020” How to avoid costly estate problems after your passing. Why you can’t disinherit your spouse in Florida (or, how to properly do that) How to maintain good beneficiary…
Five Things You Need To Know About Emergency Temporary Guardianship In Florida
Florida Guardianship Law has a procedure to protect adults who are in imminent danger that their physical or mental health and safety will be impaired or, that their assets are in danger of being wasted, misappropriated by another person or, lost if immediate Court action is not taken. The process is called an emergency temporary…
COVID-19 Coronavirus Update
Our firm wishes its clients, referral sources and our community good health and well-being. For those whose health is vulnerable or, who are ill we wish you a full recovery. Our firm is open and ready to provide legal counsel, compassionate support, and solutions to individuals and families who face challenging aging issues. Please call…
Holiday Food Drive
With the giving spirit of the holidays upon us, we thought it would be nice to give back in a special way. January is Poverty Awareness Month and we hope you will partner with us to reduce the poverty rate. Now through January 31st our office will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Poverello…
