Elder Law

Helping Veterans Pay for Long Term Care

2017-11-17T11:05:53-05:00

There are currently over 25 million veterans alive in the United States. There are over 9 million surviving spouses of veterans currently living in the United States. Many of these veterans and surviving spouses are receiving long term care or will need some type of long term care in the near future, and there are [...]

Helping Veterans Pay for Long Term Care2017-11-17T11:05:53-05:00

Planning for Disability – The Good, The Bad and The Necessary

2017-11-03T10:51:09-04:00

No one likes to think about the possibility of their own disability or the disability of a loved one. However, as we'll see below, the statistics are clear that we should all plan for at least a temporary disability. The statistics are eye-opening surrounding disability and some of the common disability planning options. Disability planning [...]

Planning for Disability – The Good, The Bad and The Necessary2017-11-03T10:51:09-04:00

Do I Need A Living Will, A Do Not Resuscitate Order, Or Both?

2017-10-18T11:19:27-04:00

In our estate planning practice, we encourage our clients to make important advance decisions as to their own health care.  This involves “advance directives” such as designating a Health Care Surrogate (and back-up persons) to make health care decisions if you become incapacitated and can no longer make those decisions for yourself; and, preparing a [...]

Do I Need A Living Will, A Do Not Resuscitate Order, Or Both?2017-10-18T11:19:27-04:00

Gibbons | Neuman Welcomes Attorney Beverly J. White to the Firm

2017-10-17T11:47:18-04:00

Gibbons | Neuman is excited and pleased to announce that Beverly J. White, an Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, has joined the firm.  Beverly has been practicing in the state of Florida for over 20 years.  She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The Academy of Florida Elder Law [...]

Gibbons | Neuman Welcomes Attorney Beverly J. White to the Firm2017-10-17T11:47:18-04:00

Gibbons | Neuman Held Fundraising Event for Alzheimer’s Association

2017-09-19T14:38:49-04:00

On September 6th, Gibbons | Neuman held a fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Association at the Brew Bus in Tampa.  Twenty percent of all food and beverage sales during the evening were donated by the Brew Bus.   Gibbons | Neuman also held a raffle which raised additional funds.  Despite the impending hurricane angst, all that attended had [...]

Gibbons | Neuman Held Fundraising Event for Alzheimer’s Association2017-09-19T14:38:49-04:00

Attorney Elizabeth Allen Discusses Long Term Care Planning at Achieva Credit Union

2017-08-23T16:15:41-04:00

Recently, the firm’s elder law attorney, Elizabeth Allen, gave a presentation on long term care planning to customer and members of Achieva Credit Union at the credit union’s corporate office in Dunedin.  Ms. Allen explained what long term care is, the likelihood of needing it, the costs of care and ways to pay it.  She [...]

Attorney Elizabeth Allen Discusses Long Term Care Planning at Achieva Credit Union2017-08-23T16:15:41-04:00

Elder Law Attorney Discusses VA Benefits Available To Pay For Long Term Care Expenses

2017-05-31T11:59:02-04:00

On May 10th, Elizabeth P. Allen, the firm’s elder law attorney, gave a presentation on VA benefits to a packed room of veterans, spouses, and relatives at Legacy at Highwoods Preserve in Tampa. Ms. Allen talked about the VA Pension program which helps qualified wartime veterans and their surviving spouses pay for medical expenses, including [...]

Elder Law Attorney Discusses VA Benefits Available To Pay For Long Term Care Expenses2017-05-31T11:59:02-04:00

Who Can Help You When You Need It The Most?

2017-05-23T13:22:57-04:00

We often tell clients that effective estate planning doesn’t just involve handling matters after your death, but, more importantly, involves making provisions for your care while you are living, but suffer a disabling event which prevents you from acting for yourself. Every adult should have a Designation of Health Care Surrogate to designate someone (and [...]

Who Can Help You When You Need It The Most?2017-05-23T13:22:57-04:00

Elder Law Attorney Discusses Long Term Care Planning with Caregiver Support Group

2017-05-03T12:20:13-04:00

On April 11, 2017, the firm’s elder law attorney, Elizabeth Allen, gave a presentation on long term care planning to members of the Alzheimer’s Support Group at Hyde Park United Methodist Church hosted by Jennifer Green of Right At Home. This group is comprised of caregivers to individuals with Alzheimer’s.  They meet every second Tuesday [...]

Elder Law Attorney Discusses Long Term Care Planning with Caregiver Support Group2017-05-03T12:20:13-04:00

Attorney Elizabeth Allen Discusses Special Needs Planning with Buddy Baseball

2017-04-26T11:39:16-04:00

On March 27, 2017, Attorney Elizabeth Allen gave a presentation on planning for individuals with special needs to the Buddy Baseball organization. Buddy Baseball is a noncompetitive, recreational baseball league for boys and girls with special needs located in Tampa, Florida. The presentation was held at the Omar K. Lightfoot Recreation Center in Temple Terrace. [...]

Attorney Elizabeth Allen Discusses Special Needs Planning with Buddy Baseball2017-04-26T11:39:16-04:00
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