Adele Small Harris Frequently I get the question, Is the state is going to take my home if I go on Medicaid benefits? The answer is no. Homestead property is protected under Florida law, even while you’re on Medicaid. Once…
moreJoseph S. Karp I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator. Mediation for Probate is a very valuable tool. It helps people who are in disputes over an estate meet with a neutral mediator whose sole objective is to help…
moreJoseph S. Karp As a Board-Certified Elder Law attorney, I’ve also become a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, which has been very helpful in assisting families in Elder Law Mediation. Not only do people fight over their parents’ estates when…
moreJoseph S. Karp There’s a common misconception that your spouse can handle your financial affairs for you if you are disabled or incapacitated. It’s a misconception. Your spouse can’t sign your name on a deed. Your spouse can’t access your…
moreAdele S. Harris Probate is the court-ordered process whereby the court will oversee the identification and collection of the assets of the decedent. These assets will be utilized to pay creditors, and also to pay the beneficiaries in the end….
moreJoseph S. Karp People come to us quite frequently when they’re well and they’re worried about long-term care costs, and they can’t afford to get long-term insurance. They want to know what can they do to protect their assets. One…
moreJonathan Karp A common misconception is about the difference between the five year look-back period for Medicaid eligibility, and the penalty period. Anytime one applies for Medicaid benefits, Medicaid is entitled to and does look back five years at all…
moreJonathan D. Karp If you pass away in Florida without a Will, what’s known as dying intestate, the following happens: One, any assets that are co-owned joint with right of survivorship with another person will then go to the survivor…
moreJoseph S. Karp When somebody comes in to meet with us to discuss their estate plan, frequently they are brought there and accompanied by a loved one. Sometimes, that loved one is the child that they trust the most, or…
moreJonathan D. Karp A question that we commonly receive is, Do I need to go broke and spend all of my money in order to qualify for Medicaid benefits in the event that I need long-term care or a nursing…
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