ORLANDO, Florida—Elder law attorney Geoff Hoatson, CEO and Founder of Family First Firm®, the largest elder law firm in Florida,...
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Orlando, FL Elder Law Attorney Releases Book on How to Pay for Long-Term Care
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The Challenges (And Solutions) For Needing Long-term Care
One of the biggest misconceptions about Medicaid is that you don’t and won’t qualify for it. Florida’s Medicaid rules are vastly different from other states.
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When Can an Adult Child Be Liable for a Parent's Nursing Home Bill?
Although a nursing home cannot require a child to be personally liable for their parent's nursing home bill, there are circumstances in which children can end up having to pay. This is a major reason why it is important to read any admission agreements carefully before signing.
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Things to Remember at Tax Time
Tax day, which is Tuesday, April 19 in 2022, is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T's and dotting I's in preparation for paying taxes.
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Activities of Daily Living Measure the Need for Long-Term Care Assistance
Most long-term care involves assisting with basic personal needs rather than providing medical care. The long-term care community measures personal...
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How Likely Are You to Need Long-Term Care?
Planning for retirement and deciding whether to buy long-term care insurance would be a lot easier if you knew your...
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A Way to Lock in the Current Estate Tax Exemption to Benefit Your Spouse
With the fate of the estate tax exemption uncertain, you may want to use the current large exemption to transfer...
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IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2022, and They Look Pretty Familiar
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the amounts taxpayers of different ages can deduct from their 2022 income as...
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What It Means to Need ‘Nursing Home Level of Care’ for Medicaid Eligibility
When applying for Medicaid’s long-term care coverage, in addition to the strict income and asset limits, you must demonstrate that...
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Medicare & Medicaid: How to Leverage Both!
Overview of what the Medicare & Medicaid program benefits offer and how they differ. Discover how to access both and stack the coverage in your favor. This complimentary seminar will be presented by Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Joannie Rodriguez.