Elder adults in Florida may suffer from various mental and physical health conditions that make it difficult for them to maintain their independence and make decisions regarding their health and finances. For this reason, it is extremely important for them to have a...
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Prioritizing estate planning as a senior
On behalf of Friedman Elder Law Department, LLC | Dec 4, 2020 | Estate planning
For our readers in Florida, estate planning may seem like a daunting task at any age, but perhaps more so for seniors who have never had an estate plan before. However, estate planning doesn’t need to be overly complicated. There are some basic documents that are...
What are a health care surrogate’s responsibilities in Florida?
On behalf of Friedman Elder Law Department, LLC | Nov 20, 2020 | Estate planning
Many elderly Floridians have certain desires when it comes to health care if they are incapacitated. To address these issues, they may want to have a health care advance directive. Understanding exactly what this entails can be complicated and it is wise to have a...
Dealing with long-distance care of parents
On behalf of Friedman Elder Law Department, LLC | Oct 22, 2020 | Estate planning
Almost 42 million adults in this country are caregivers to family members who are 50 and older. Only 40 percent of caregivers live with the person who is receiving this care. Providing long-distant care to recipients in another state or close or distant city is more...
How advance directives can provide peace of mind for everyone
On behalf of Friedman Elder Law Department, LLC | Sep 29, 2020 | Estate planning
One of the best ways to achieve peace of mind, for both yourself and loved ones, is to plan ahead. You cannot prepare for every potential scenario. You can, however, provide guidance that can be applied to many situations. This is the basis for incapacity planning and...
Do not overlook long-term healthcare when planning an estate
On behalf of Friedman Elder Law Department, LLC | Sep 22, 2020 | Estate planning
Estate plans are collections of complex legal documents collected over a person’s entire life. These plans include insurance policies, property deeds, car titles, the will, and much more. Estate plans are essential for defining clear lines of inheritance, establishing...