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Long-Term Care

The average cost for standard assisted living care in the state of Florida is $37,800.00 per year. Younger people will read that statement and think nothing of it, but they fail to realize that the need for an assisted living facility is not based on age. If you become incapacitated or disabled for any reason at a young age, then you are suddenly looking at having to come up with $37,800.00 per year for your constant and necessary care.

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What Happens with Medicaid if Your Parents Move to a Different State?

Elderly Couple Moving

After living in an assisted living facility for several years, it has been determined that your parents need special medical attention that can only be found in a facility in a neighboring state. You have always heard that Medicaid is a federally funded program, so you figure that it would be no problem moving your parents to a different state. It is not until you actually start the process that you realize what you are up against.

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When to Update Your Bonita Springs Will

Last Will

After you and your Bonita Springs attorney are done setting up your will, you might think that the job is done. The truth is that the final first draft of your will is only the beginning of the will making process. You will need to do updates to your will to reflect changes in your life. People often forget how much their lives can change in just one year, and those changes need to show up in your will or your final wishes might not be met.

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Can I Transfer Life Insurance to Help Qualify for Medicaid?

Medicaid

The discussion about the affect of life insurance on a Medicaid application has a lot to do with money. It is true that most of the Medicaid application process has to do with money, but the rules regarding life insurance are a little more straightforward than other assets. There are a lot of questions people have about applying for Medicaid which makes hiring an elder law professional a necessity during the application process. With help on your side, you can be better prepared for some of the surprises the application process brings.

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Know the Rights of Port Charlotte Assisted Living Residents

Woman in Assisted Living

Port Charlotte is a family-centered community where people look out for each other. The assisted living facilities in Port Charlotte do their best to provide premium level service, but that does not take away from the fact that those residents have rights. Before you transfer to an assisted living facility, you and your family should be familiar with the rights you will have when it comes to the service you are receiving.

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What if Someone Has Two Different Power of Attorney Documents?

Power of Attorney

A person’s legal situation can get complicated when they try to have too many legal actions taken that they do not track properly. For example, if you already have a power of attorney with someone but then decide to create a separate power of attorney (POA) with someone else, then that is a problem. The same goes for creating a new will when you already have a will in effect. What happens when one person has two different powers of attorney?

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What Can Affect a Medicaid Application?

Medicaid

When the time comes for you to transition into an assisted living situation, you will want to put your Medicaid application in as soon as possible. It can take several months to complete a Medicaid application, and there are many different criteria Medicaid uses when judging your application. Before you start filling out your application, there are a few considerations you need to make when it comes to qualifying for coverage.

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Do I Really Need a Marco Island Estate Planning Lawyer?

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If you were to ask residents of Marco Island what they think of estate planning, you might get a few who say that estate planning is only for the wealthy. The truth is that every resident of Marco Island can benefit from estate planning and everything that it has to offer. When you are planning your future and looking towards protecting your family, you should definitely get involved in estate planning.

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