Blog: veterans benefits
Non-Lawyers’ Advice is Unauthorized Practice of Law Says Florida Supreme Court
Beware Non-Lawyers’ Advice to Obtain Medicaid and Veteran Benefits: The Unauthorized Practice of Law Recently, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion that identifies what actions taken by non-lawyers constitute the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). This opinion, and reporting individuals who commit UPL to The Florida Bar (TFB), will help protect the public. Be careful: there are…
Deadline Approaching for Gay Married Retired Military to Enroll In Survivor Benefit Plan
Retired and active military are entitled to designate their surviving spouse to receive the pension upon the veteran’s death. This is called the ‘survivor benefit plan.’ This benefit plan provides up to 55% of the veteran’s pension and helps many widows and widowers avoid financial hardship. As a result of the United States Supreme Court’s…
Lessons I Learned from my Father
My father, Howard Schneider, died on November 16, 2013. When I graduated law school my father told me that the experience would serve me well and he was right. My father’s legacy is his work ethic, the importance of one’s character and credibility, and the bravery he exhibited living with Parkinson’s. I am grateful for his legacy as it…
