We are often asked if Medicaid nursing home benefits can be transferred to Florida from another state. Usually the question comes from an adult child who wants to bring a parent to Florida so that the parent can get more…
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If you use the internet – and if you are reading this, clearly you do – chances are you have been the target of a tech support scam at some point. It goes like this: You get a call, email,…
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The year 2025 has brought changes to the unified gift and estate tax exemption, and the annual gift tax exclusion. Federal Estate Tax Exemption The federal estate tax is levied on gross taxable estates. A taxable estate includes trust assets,…
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Congratulations to Certified Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp. He has once again been named an AV Preminent Attorney by Martindale Hubbell. It is the attorney rating organization’s highest possible rating for both professional expertise and ethical standards. Inclusion in the…
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The Florida homestead exemption deducts a certain amount of assessed value from your primary residence, thereby reducing the property tax you owe on your home. The basic exemption can be up to $50,000. To be eligible for this year’s exemption,…
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The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law by President Biden on January 5, 2025. If you are/were a public sector employee, the legislation will benefit you by repealing two federal provisions enacted 40 years ago: the Windfall Elimination…
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If you are ever in a car accident or have a critical emergency and are unable to talk, how will your loved ones know what has happened? Even if you have a mobile phone with you, it may be locked…
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A Health Care Surrogate is a type of advance directive in which you authorize someone to make your health care decisions if you are unable to do so. Like many of our clients, you may wish to name two people,…
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Veterans Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance can help elderly and disabled veterans and their surviving spouses pay for at-home care, nursing care, and assisted living care. You do not need to have a service-connected disability to qualify for benefits,…
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As of January 1, 2025, there are changes in Florida’s Medicaid eligibility rules for long-term nursing home care. The changes relate to caps on (1) home equity; (2) applicant income; and (3) assets of the well spouse. We describe these…
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