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What Is Probate and How Can You Avoid It?

2026-05-26T14:00:21-04:00

Probate is the legal, court-overseen process of settling an estate after someone passes away. It can be time-consuming, costly, and stressful for families. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid probate and planning ahead can save your loved ones unnecessary delays and expenses. Protect your family from the burden of probate. Contact our Elder Law attorneys at Gibbons | Neuman today to schedule your estate planning [...]

What Is Probate and How Can You Avoid It?2026-05-26T14:00:21-04:00

VA Aid and Attendance: A Valuable Benefit for Veterans and their Spouses

2026-02-03T14:59:18-05:00

VA Aid and Attendance is a valuable benefit that provides financial assistance to veterans and their spouses who need help with daily activities. To qualify, a veteran must have served during wartime, require assistance with personal care, and meet certain income and asset limits. This benefit can help cover the cost of in-home care, assisted living, or nursing home care. Learn if you qualify by [...]

VA Aid and Attendance: A Valuable Benefit for Veterans and their Spouses2026-02-03T14:59:18-05:00

Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs

2026-05-26T14:03:14-04:00

Planning for a loved one with special needs is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure their long-term care and financial security. Without proper planning, your loved one could lose access to essential government benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income.  One of the most effective tools is a Special [...]

Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs2026-05-26T14:03:14-04:00

What Is a Durable Power of Attorney and Why It’s Essential

2026-02-03T14:40:45-05:00

Life can change in an instant, and if you were suddenly unable to manage your finances or make important decisions, who would step in? That is where a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) comes in. This legal document allows someone you trust to act on your behalf if you become incapacitated, and it stays in [...]

What Is a Durable Power of Attorney and Why It’s Essential2026-02-03T14:40:45-05:00

Medicaid Planning 101: How to Protect Your Assets

2026-04-21T16:22:08-04:00

Medicaid planning is an important step for anyone concerned about the high cost of long-term care. Without a plan, families often spend down their savings unnecessarily in order to qualify for benefits. Medicaid compliant strategies to protect assets and starting early can make a big difference. Timing is critical because waiting too long can limit [...]

Medicaid Planning 101: How to Protect Your Assets2026-04-21T16:22:08-04:00

Life Changes That Mean It’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan

2026-02-18T09:19:19-05:00

Life is full of changes, and your estate plan should keep up with them. An estate plan is not something you create once and forget about. It needs to reflect your current circumstances and goals. If it has been a while since you reviewed yours, now might be the perfect time to take another look.  [...]

Life Changes That Mean It’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan2026-02-18T09:19:19-05:00

Hillsborough County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Spotlights Sierra G. Daigle

2026-02-02T15:00:51-05:00

The HCBA Young Lawyers Division recently featured attorney Sierra G. Daigle, highlighting her installation as Vice President of Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough and her practice areas of estate planning, asset protection, long‑term care planning, probate, and special needs planning. With a background in gerontology, memory care, and community education, she remains active in organizations [...]

Hillsborough County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Spotlights Sierra G. Daigle2026-02-02T15:00:51-05:00

Sierra Daigle Named Vice President of the Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Board for the 2026 Term

2026-01-05T12:04:44-05:00

We are pleased to announce that attorney Sierra Daigle has been elected Vice President of Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough for the 2026 term. BLS Hillsborough is a network of professionals dedicated to supporting older adults in our local community. We are proud to recognize Sierra’s continued commitment to serving seniors throughout Hillsborough County.

Sierra Daigle Named Vice President of the Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Board for the 2026 Term2026-01-05T12:04:44-05:00

Is a Will Enough to Protect Your Assets?

2025-09-23T15:55:25-04:00

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 [...]

Is a Will Enough to Protect Your Assets?2025-09-23T15:55:25-04:00

Long-Term Care Planning: Protect Your Future

2025-09-23T15:49:45-04:00

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 [...]

Long-Term Care Planning: Protect Your Future2025-09-23T15:49:45-04:00
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