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Estate Planning for Seniors: A Guide

Estate planning is an important step for seniors to take to protect their assets and ensure that their wishes are carried out after they pass away. While estate planning can be a complex process, it's crucial for ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of and that your assets are distributed according to your [...]

2023-02-20T09:05:13-05:00February 20th, 2023|

How much does a simple will cost for two people?

The question you've asked is a fair one, but I'm not sure it's possible for me to give a satisfying answer because I know so little at this point about the work that would be involved. Allow me to explain: Florida does not recognize joint wills, even for married couples, so each person would have [...]

2023-01-23T08:52:08-05:00January 23rd, 2023|

The Importance of Advanced Directives and Health Care Surrogate Designations in Florida

Advanced Directives and Health Care Surrogate Designations are crucial documents to have in place in the event of incapacity or serious illness. These documents ensure that your medical wishes are respected and that you have someone you trust making decisions on your behalf. It is important to understand the legal requirements and options for executing [...]

2023-01-16T09:06:06-05:00January 16th, 2023|

Why Long Term Care Planning is Important

Long-term care planning is crucial as it can protect seniors' assets and financial security. Without planning, the cost of long-term care can be staggering and have a serious impact on seniors' savings. Long-term care planning should consider how the care will be paid for, including options such as Medicaid and long-term care insurance. It's important to start thinking about long-term care planning as early as possible, but it's never too late to start. One important aspect of long-term care planning is creating a comprehensive incapacity plan, which could include Advance Directives, a Durable Power of Attorney, and a Living Will. These documents allow seniors to plan for the event of incapacity by appointing a trusted loved one or a professional to make decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so. It also allows them to state their medical treatment preferences in case they are unable to communicate their wishes. Overall, it is important to seek help from an experienced elder law attorney to understand the laws and regulations of your state and develop a plan that takes into account the individual's specific circumstances and needs.

2023-01-10T13:09:37-05:00January 10th, 2023|

Expanding to Serve You Better

Terner Elder Law's new location at The Nexus at Wellington Terner Elder Law is expanding and relocating to serve you and your family better. Effective December 1, 2018, the firm's new address is: Terner Elder Law, P.L. The Nexus at Wellington 8461 Lake Worth Rd., Suite 232 Lake Worth, FL 33467 Just six [...]

2018-11-27T21:00:12-05:00November 27th, 2018|

Scam Alert

Seniors beware: New con targets Social Security checks According to CBS News, a new con is targeting seniors. Individuals posing as Social Security representatives are calling seniors and trying to get them to "verify" private information including Social Security numbers, birth dates, and parents' names, under the guise of providing the senior with a cost-of-living [...]

2017-07-31T19:37:57-04:00July 31st, 2017|
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