The current Florida Medicaid system is definitely in need of repair. Is this an appropriate way to fix the problem? Agency officials have given their plans. What’s your take? Article From the News-Press | 8:06 PM, May. 8, 2012 Florida Medicaid officials have asked the federal government to approve major changes in a program that serves tens of thousands of people with costly medical conditions,
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My child is autistic and is about to turn 18. Her doctor told me that I better look into a guardianship because I will not have any authority to control health care decisions or financial decisions once she turns 18. Is this true? I must receive at least five phone calls a month from parents of disabled children asking this same question. I have
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May is Elder Law Month in Florida, as proclaimed by the governor and cabinet. It is a time when we urge all Floridians to become aware of the issues that face our most vulnerable population. The Florida Department of Financial Services “On Guard for Seniors” program fits that bill by providing informational overviews, key terms, key questions to ask, and educational videos on financial
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Last year, a couple came into my office to sign their estate planning documents. They were Catholic and when it came time to sign the Living Will, the husband refused to sign it because he was unsure of the Catholic Church’s view on Living Wills. He stated that he wanted to be kept alive by all means necessary because he believed that was what
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You’ve compiled all your tax information and given it to your CPA (or sat down at Turbo Tax and done it yourself). You’ve determined whether you are due a refund or whether you owe money to the I.R.S. And, by now, you’ve either filed your taxes or you’ve requested an extension. So why is it a good time to think about your estate planning?
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*Consumer Alert* Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Warns Consumers about Misleading Postcard Solicitations for Annuities TALLAHASSEE—Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater today warned consumers about a scam that involves misleading postcards sent to seniors about an annuity they may have that has reached the end of its surrender period. An unlicensed company named Unlimited Fulfillment Services, LLC (“Unlimited”), has been allegedly contacting senior
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I often have clients that come to me to help them probate the estate of their loved one, and they tell me that everyone is in agreement with what needs to happen in the estate or that there are no creditors. I cringe every time because, in my mind, that will jinx the case. The following is my wish list of what I wish
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By Ashley Lopez | 03.14.12 | 2:42 pm Months after the state of Florida submitted its plans to privatize most of its Medicaid program, the federal government is still asking the state to explain the feasibility of those plans. The News Service of Florida is reporting that the federal government sent a list of questions to the state regarding its plans to move most of its Medicaid
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One of the things I love about my practice is that my clients often give me hugs and say “thank you” because they know that I’ve helped them. One of the things I don’t love is when someone calls to tell me a client passed away. It is always a sad occasion and never gets any easier. On those sad occasions, I am almost
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Almost every time I meet with a client, they tell me that they are interested in avoiding probate. Many times, the client is unsure of what a probate actually is. Probate is a Court proceeding which occurs when someone dies having property (real estate, bank accounts, etc.) titled solely in their name. It generally takes anywhere from 6 months to a year, and requires
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