Wills versus Living Wills – Knowing the Difference is a Matter of Life and Death
Knowing the difference between a living will and a last will and testament is a matter of life and death.
Senior Strategies – Reverse Mortages and Elder Law
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p0eqcb0htg
Senior Strategies – September 19, 2023 – video clip
https://youtu.be/lsXU3xs1ghY
Electronic Legal Documents: A New Frontier for Florida Elder Law
If you are an older adult living in Florida, you may have heard about a new law that allows you to create and sign legal documents electronically. This law, which took effect on July 1, 2020, is intended to make it easier and more convenient for you to plan for your future and protect your [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Global Economic Perspectives on Accommodation for an Increasingly Aging Population
In this video, Zoe Deborah Terner (daughter of managing member Daniel Alan Terner) presents her economic perspective on the extent to which the world should be accommodating for an increasingly older society. Presented in 2017 for Cambridge AICE Global Perspectives. Zoe Deborah Terner is not an employee of Terner Elder Law, P.L. (yet). [...]
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 [...]