Medicaid helps cover long-term care costs, but qualifying can be complicated—especially when trying to protect your assets. At Gibbons | Neuman, our attorneys guide you through the eligibility and application process, offering strategies to preserve income and assets while securing the care you need. If you or a loved one needs help with Medicaid planning, contact [...]
Many people assume that having a will is all it takes to ensure their assets go to the right people. Unfortunately, that’s a common misconception. A will only takes effect through the probate process—a court-supervised procedure that distributes assets without designated beneficiaries or survivorship rights. If you don’t have a will, Florida law determines how [...]
One of the biggest concerns when it comes to long-term care is how to pay for it. There are several options available to assist with these costs, including long-term care insurance, private pay, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veteran’s Benefits. The key question is: which option is best for your specific needs? Many people assume that Medicare [...]
Estate planning often gets postponed, but accidents and illnesses can happen without warning. One of the most important steps you can take to prepare is creating Advance Health Care Directives. These legal documents ensure your medical wishes are honored if you become unable to communicate them yourself. In Florida, advance directives allow you to state your [...]
Directed Trusts are becoming a more widespread option for many individuals creating an estate plan. Unlike traditional trusts, which place all responsibilities on a single trustee, a Directed Trust divides duties for greater flexibility and oversight. In a Directed Trust, the trustee focuses on administrative tasks such as record-keeping, tax filings, and distributions. Meanwhile, a [...]
When it comes to estate planning, a durable power of attorney (DPOA) is one of the most crucial documents you can have in place. It grants someone you trust—the agent—the authority to manage your financial, legal, and healthcare affairs should you become incapacitated or unable to do so yourself. A DPOA does not give the [...]
Elder law covers a wide range of legal issues that are essential for protecting your health, finances, and overall well-being as you age. This area of law includes health and personal care planning, estate planning, public benefits, long-term care, and special needs planning. These services ensure that: Your medical treatment aligns with your wishes. Your assets are protected for you [...]
Going through or having gone through a divorce can significantly impact your existing estate plan. If your documents are not updated, unintended beneficiaries—such as an ex-spouse—could inherit money or property that you intended for someone else. It’s important to understand that the filing of a divorce petition and the final entry of the dissolution of [...]
As a beneficiary of a trust, it’s important to understand that the date a trust "ends" may not necessarily be the same as the date it is officially closed. While a trust document may specify an "end date" or indicate that it terminates upon certain events, the actual process of closing out the trust can [...]
Today, our team proudly partnered with Better Living for Seniors’ (BLS) Helping the Homebound program—an inspiring initiative that provides basic quality-of-life items to homebound seniors in our community. Together, we packed 250 care bags filled with essentials like hygiene products, non-perishable snacks, household items, resource guides, and items for hurricane preparedness. These bags are more [...]
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