You know how important it is to have an estate plan in place; however, you have yet to find the time and/or money to gets started on your plan. Like many people in the new electronic age, you wonder why you cannot simply solve your problem by using “Do-It-Yourself” documents you found on the internet. This is an increasingly common problem. To help you understand why it won’t solve your dilemma, … [Read more...]
Vero Beach Elder Law Attorneys Urge Seniors to Update Estate Plans
If you have an estate plan in place, you are doing better than the majority of Americans. Surveys tell us that over half of all Americans have yet to create an estate plan, despite understanding the importance of having one in place. Creating your initial estate plan is only step one though. Reviewing and revising that plan is equally important. The Vero Beach elder law attorneys at Kulas Law … [Read more...]
Vero Beach Estate Planning Lawyers Explain Trust Basics
Although you will likely use a Last Will and Testament as the foundation of your estate plan, creating a comprehensive estate plan requires the additional of numerous other estate planning strategies and tools. One of the most popular of those is a trust agreement. If you are contemplating the addition of a trust to your estate plan, you will need to learn as much as possible about trusts, how … [Read more...]
Port St. Lucie Elder Law Attorneys Offer Tips to Prevent Elder Abuse
If you have a parent, or other loved one, who is enjoying their “Golden Years,” it is in their best interest for you to learn more about the growing problem of elder abuse in the United States. Sadly, as the nation’s older population continues to explode, the rate at which elder abuse occurs appears to be rising as well. The reality is that the elderly are frequently victimized by unscrupulous … [Read more...]
Florida Nursing Home Inspection Reports Lack Vital Information
No matter how old we are, most of us continue to view our parents as middle aged, healthy, and basically invincible. Consequently, coming to the realization that a parent has aged, and deteriorated physically and/or mentally, can be difficult to accept. If your parent’s condition requires the type and/or level of care that you cannot provide at home, a long-term care facility may be the only … [Read more...]
Port St. Lucie Probate Attorneys — Common Steps Involved in Probating an Estate
The loss of a family member or other loved one is typically followed by a period of grief during which the last thing you likely want to focus on is the legalities of the decedent’s death. If, however, you were named as the Executor of the estate in the decedent’s Last Will and Testament, you will have to do just that in the coming months. If you have specific questions relating to your role as … [Read more...]
Port St. Lucie Elder Law Attorneys Offer Tips to Avoid Becoming the Victim of Scammers
Sadly, not everyone respects and honors their elders in the United States – or in most other countries for that matter. In fact, some unscrupulous criminals actually target older individuals because they tend to be more vulnerable and are easier to victimize. Whether you are a senior yourself, or the loved one of an older individual, it is imperative that you learn everything you can about elder … [Read more...]
Vero Beach Medicaid Planning Tips
At this point in your life you may be fortunate enough to have employer sponsored health insurance coverage for you and your family. As such, you may have never given much thought to qualifying for Medicaid benefits. When you create your comprehensive estate plan, however, you need to do more than just think about qualifying for Medicaid as a senior. You need to include Medicaid planning in your … [Read more...]
Vero Beach Estate Planning Attorneys Explain How a Trust Works
For most people, a Last Will and Testament serves as their primary estate planning document. While a Will can dispose of your entire estate when you are gone, your estate plan can – and should – accomplish more than just the distribution of your estate assets. To achieve some of your additional estate planning goals and objectives you will likely need to incorporate additional tools and strategies … [Read more...]
Veterans Benefits Attorneys Explain Veteran’s Aid & Attendance
Are you a veteran, the surviving spouse of a veteran, or a dependent of a veteran? If so, you may be entitled to a number of valuable and helpful benefits from the United States government. Many of the benefits you are likely already aware of, such as assistance with education and medical expenses and low-interest rate mortgage loans. One benefit of which you may not be aware, however, is the … [Read more...]
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