Through state and federal Medicaid programs, you can have access to healthcare services that you may not otherwise be able to afford. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration is responsible for helping Floridians obtain access to Florida’s Medicaid program....
Year: 2022
Are you dealing with a manipulative executor?
An executor holds a position of high esteem and power in any estate plan. For most people, their executor remains a stalwart figure they can trust through thick and thin, depend on, and rely on to carry out their wishes no matter what. But unfortunately, some...
Is it time to update your estate plan?
After creating an estate plan, many people will simply leave it and forget about it for years or even decades to come. In reality, however, an estate plan should change just as often as your life does. After all, an outdated estate plan is almost as bad as having no...
3 things your personal representative should know
Once you appoint someone to serve as the personal representative over your Florida estate, there are certain things you need to tell this person so that he or she is able to do the job well. Serving as someone’s personal representative is often daunting, so the...
How may I add money or property to a special needs trust?
A special needs trust provides a way to name a trustee who may help manage the care and support of a disabled beneficiary. You could add money and property to the trust without affecting a beneficiary’s eligibility for receiving financial or medical assistance from...
Who should you name as a guardian for your disabled child?
Caring for your child with special needs might feel like a responsibility only you can do. The thought of someone taking over for you could cause you to feel angst. However, knowing that someone you trust has agreed to care for your child in an emergency situation...
What should you do if Medicaid denies you?
If you are trying to plan for the future, you may be considering Medicaid. This health insurance program can do wonders for people who need financial help, and in some cases, it is easy to enroll. But what if you find a denial letter in your mailbox or the program...
Does your gift make a loved one ineligible for public benefits?
If you have close family members and friends, you may want to pass some of your prosperity onto those who matter most to you. By creating a comprehensive estate plan, you leave no doubt about which of your loved ones you want to receive your assets. You always have...
How to ensure that your business will live on after you
If you are a business owner, your company is an important part of who you are. But what will happen to the business when you are no longer here? You can keep the company up and running with the help of some prudent estate planning. Consider a buy-sell agreement...
Is the physician at fault for writing a harmful prescription?
When it comes to medications, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets strict standards for consumer safety. However, patients may unknowingly take defective drugs with dangerous side effects. Who is at fault if a drug causes serious or even fatal results? Issuing...