For people in Florida, preparing for future medical expenses can be a major concern. This is especially true when someone needs to take advantage of the long-term care provisions of Medicaid when dealing with serious disabilities or a need for memory care or other...
Flare-ups will now need to be considered in disability ratings
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims may make it easier for veterans in Florida to obtain higher disability ratings. The court considered a case involving a veteran who had musculoskeletal injuries that caused pain flare-ups for which he had...
Digital assets and estate planning
Florida is one of the states that has adopted the Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, Revised. This is part of an attempt to clarify who has rights to digital materials after a person's death. In the past, a fiduciary could go through a person's physical effects...
The important of updating estate plans
Many people in Florida don't like thinking about estate planning and also believe that this topic is something that only needs consideration once. However, updates might be necessary as time passes and things change. Here is some advice from one financial planner...
Veterans’ benefits to help with long-term care costs
In Florida, some veterans and their spouses may be eligible for a long-term care benefit through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Despite the availability of this benefits program, only 5 percent of the funds are accessed each year because many people simply...
