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When a loved one faces a nursing home placement, one common fear is losing the family home. This fear is completely understandable. Fortunately, protecting the home is often possible with thoughtful legal planning. Understanding how Florida's Medicaid rules apply to...
Your savings may represent security for you and your family. A need for nursing home care can put that security under pressure. If you are preparing for future medical and living needs, you may still have time to make choices before a health crisis. Learning how...
What happens when a family member needs extra help or needs to move in with you? How do you keep everyone happy and avoid family strife? This week on Focus on Elder Law, Sherri discusses Caregiver Agreements and how they can help you when you have a family member in...
The NEW correct answer to this question is YES. One of the most frustrating aspects of the federal response to the financial hardships faced by many Americans as a result of the coronavirus pandemic is the lack of guidance available from Federal authorities. COVID-19...
Corona virus and the Elderly - Here's what people at talking about: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - People who are at Higher Risk: Older Adults Why Coronaviruses Hit Older Adults Hardest How to Protect Older People From the Coronavirus Can I visit my...
So, you are in “self-quarantine” or practicing “social distancing” but you have legal matters to address. What do you do – call a local lawyer or go online for services? Online legal services are a popular tool designed to save time and money, but are they a good idea...
Sherri talks about how the corona virus is effecting daily life at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
A second marriage brings with it many changes. From name changes to beneficiaries, don't forget to add your Estate Plan and Will to the list of things that need to be updated. Listen to this week's Focus on Elder Law as Sherri discusses the things to consider with...
Doing business with a family member can often be as simple as a hand shake over dinner. But should it?? This week Sherri talked about some of the pit falls of doing business with family without consulting your attorney and when you should consider hiring...
At Akin Law P.A. we can help you with step-by-step instructions in the formation of a trust. You can be sure to receive great advice from our attorneys, Sherille D. Akin and Dain C. Akin, the Central Florida trust attorneys known for their detailed assessment and...