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Five Key Tools in Planning for Children with Disabilities
April 15th, 2019
Americans are living longer than they did in years past, including those with disabilities. Planning by parents can make all the difference in the life of a child with a disability, as well as that of his or her siblings who may be left with the resp…
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Categories: Special Needs Law
Caregiver Appreciation: Compensating an Adult Child Caregiver
March 3rd, 2019
March 3 is Caregiver Appreciation Day, which is a specific day to express your appreciation to those who care for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly. As noted on Holiday Insights, caregivers, who are often family members, “give their time…
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Categories: Elder Law
Planning for Children with Special Needs
November 9th, 2018
Americans are living longer than they did in years past, including those with special needs or disabilities. According to one count, 730,000 people with developmental disabilities are living with caregivers who are 60 or older. This figure does not i…
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Categories: Special Needs Law
Tags: Florida
Six Keys to Hiring a Home Caregiver
October 19th, 2018
Most people prefer to be cared for in their home rather than a nursing home, but finding a home care provider for you or a loved one can be daunting. The following are some things to keep in mind when looking for a caregiver. 1. Consider level of car…
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Alternatives to Guardianship
September 24th, 2018
Because guardianship involves a profound loss of freedom and dignity, state laws require that guardianship be imposed only when less restrictive alternatives have been tried and proven to be ineffective. ore importantly, and of the alternatives below…
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Categories: Guardianship
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Guardianship Process
September 7th, 2018
Picking up from last week in this three-part series, this post covers the guardianship process. Key points are the complexity involved (this involves the court system) and the ongoing reporting requirements. Remembering some basic points of guardians…
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Categories: Guardianship
Tags: Florida
Basic Principles in Guardianship (a series)
August 31st, 2018
This is the first post in a series about guardianship. Over the next couple of weeks, look for two follow-ups that will further explains what’s behind this area of law. Guardianship Basics Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or h…
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Categories: Guardianship
Tags: Florida
Filial & Responsible Parties: When Can an Adult Child Be Liable for a Parent's Nursing Home Bill?
August 2nd, 2018
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 ag…
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Rockin’ Your Estate Plan
July 27th, 2018
Over the past weekend, I attended the REO Speedwagon and Chicago concert. At one point during REO’s performance, three of the band members (all guitar players) gathered near the front of the stage, playing some ongoing music but not a clearly ident…
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Categories: Powers of Attorney
Tags: Florida
Guardianship, Hippos, and #notallfoxes: Thoughts from John Oliver (and Others)
July 18th, 2018
Sitting in my office this week, I had the opportunity to watch a clip from HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. He provided an explanation of how guardianship works, with a frank discussion of the possible scary implications. Of course, be…
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Attorney Jana McCreary
Houston Estate Planning Attorney Jana R. McCreary has been an attorney for over twenty years, a career move she made after working for over a decade with adults and children with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. Graduating summa cum laud… Read More