Category Archives: Assisted Living & Nursing Home Care
Long Term Care Planning in Florida
For many Florida residents, the scariest part about the aging process is the idea that we may not always be able to live independently. Barring an unpredicted medical event or a sudden accident, all of us will eventually require assistance to meet our daily life needs before we pass away. This is where long… Read More »
Long Term Care Planning for Florida Residents
As Florida residents begin to grow older and more infirm, the question of whether long-term care is appropriate may come into the picture. If one’s mental and physical faculties have declined to the point that constant medical attention and nursing assistance is required, and if one has become mentally incapacitated to the point that… Read More »
Estate Planning for Gay and Lesbian Couples in Florida
On behalf of Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll posted in Long Term Care Planning on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Gay couples have specific and important estate planning and long-term planning needs in the state of Florida. At this time, our state does not recognize the legality of gay marriages; therefore, gay couples may want to… Read More »
What Does a Florida Elder Law Attorney Do?
Nobody wants to grow old but until we come up with a solution for this problem, it is a necessary part of life. Also, when it comes to estate planning for the elderly population, many aging Florida residents wonder if they have created an estate plan sufficient to finance the cost of future medical… Read More »
Richard Rauschenberg Foundation Appeals Florida Judge’s Ruling
A charitable foundation set up by artist Robert Rauschenberg is challenging the decision of a Florida judge to award $24.6 million to the deceased man’s three friends. The money was awarded to the friends for their efforts in overseeing the artist’s estate. The chairman of the foundation says that he and other board members… Read More »
Should Insurance Be a Part of Long Term Care Planning?
Most Florida retirees have a big concern on their minds and it has to do with the cost of health care. According to Fidelity Investments, the average American who retires this year will spend approximately $230,000 on health care during his or her retirement years. Frighteningly, though, this figure does not incorporate the costs… Read More »
Don’t Avoid Long Term Care Planning: Tips to Cut Costs
When it comes to long term care planning, many Floridians are avoiding it. This is primarily because they are uninformed or unable to afford insurance. Many people are also in denial. However, the statistics don’t lie. At some point, approximately 70 percent of Americans age 65 or older will require nursing home care or… Read More »
Not Many Floridians Discuss Long Term Care Planning
Many Florida residents feel uncomfortable talking about the one thing that we all will experience someday: death. Many more have not yet discussed their plans for long term care should it become necessary. It’s common for people to deny the fact that they are aging, but a huge percentage of the elderly population –… Read More »
Medicaid Is Vital for Some in Florida
Long-term care is important for older individuals, and it can be essential for anyone, rich or poor. In this news release from Feb. 6, Floridians discussed how important long-term care is for individuals who are not yet ready for nursing home care. Medicaid offers a long-term care program that currently serves over 48,000 people… Read More »
Handling the Cost of Nursing Home Care
The good news for Florida residents is that people are living longer than ever. Retirement years are full of opportunities for seniors to enjoy activities of all kinds. At some point, however, they must think about long term care planning for the likelihood that some type of assisted living or medical needs will be… Read More »