“Mrs. Smith” recently came to us to inquire about obtaining Medicaid nursing home benefits for her husband. He had suffered a stroke three years prior. She was a devoted caregiver, but now her own health was rapidly deteriorating. She did…
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Artificial intelligence – computers simulating human thought and decision-making – is now part of our daily lives. It is integrated into our home appliances, our cars, online shopping, facial recognition, and much more. But artificial intelligence being used to make…
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Congratulations to Attorney Jonathan Karp, named a Top Lawyer in Palm Beach County in the September issue of Palm Beach Illustrated. The selection was based on reviews from licensed attorneys in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties….
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Medicare Part D plans are stand-along prescription drug plans available to those with original Medicare. Part D coverage is sold by private companies. Several big changes are coming to Part D in 2025 as a result of the Inflation Reduction…
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Who is the death beneficiary of your assets? Many of us forget to keep track of our beneficiary designations as the years go by and life gets busy. But that is a big mistake: keeping beneficiary designations current is an…
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As we previously reported, the SECURE ACT of 2019 eliminated the ability of non-spouse beneficiaries to “stretch out” an inherited IRA over their own lifetimes, requiring the account to be depleted within ten years. However, exactly how RMD’s must be…
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Florida residents who apply for Medicaid nursing home benefits should be aware that the eligibility requirements change frequently. Two key numbers have changed effective July 1, 2024: Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA) This rule change applies to married couples…
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Our elder law attorneys help families deal with the legal and financial impact of Alzheimer’s Disease. Over six million Americans now cope with Alzheimer’s, and the numbers are predicted to rise. There is still no cure, but research continues apace,…
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Your child gains many legal rights when he turns 18… and you lose some. Your child gains sole authority over his medical, legal and financial decisions. You lose the right to make his decisions and to access his privileged information….
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Life never stands still for anyone. Your personal, family, financial and health circumstances always change over time. So do laws, at both the federal and state level. These are the reasons everyone should revisit and revise their estate plan periodically….
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