Elder Law

Got Durable Power of Attorney? (If not, you should)

2016-11-30T10:18:46-05:00

A Durable Power-of-Attorney (DPOA) is a legal document that allows someone you chose (called an agent or attorney-in-fact) to handle your financial and personal affairs. The “durable” in durable power of attorney is critical because it means that your agent can continue to act on your behalf even if you become incapacitated.  Many people fail [...]

Got Durable Power of Attorney? (If not, you should)2016-11-30T10:18:46-05:00

VA Aid & Attendance: The Little Known Big Benefit

2016-09-28T11:18:38-04:00

There is a VA program out there that a lot of people do not know about, but should.  It is called the VA Pension Program and it is for veterans and the surviving spouses of veterans.  The Program allows a cash benefit that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays to wartime veterans or their [...]

VA Aid & Attendance: The Little Known Big Benefit2016-09-28T11:18:38-04:00

CARING FOR YOUR PETS WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN

2016-09-21T11:38:08-04:00

People love their pets and usually think of them as part of their family. But what will happen to your furry or feathered family member if something happens to you? People often believe they will outlive their animal and thus be able to care for them forever, but their illness, accident or sudden death can [...]

CARING FOR YOUR PETS WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN2016-09-21T11:38:08-04:00

Firm’s Elder Law Attorney Joins Stetson Law School Faculty

2016-08-09T16:19:32-04:00

The firm’s elder law attorney, Elizabeth Allen, will join the teaching ranks as an adjunct faculty member at Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport campus.  She starts this month and will be teaching Elder Law Drafting & Practice. Ms. Allen previously taught an Academic Skills Workshop class at Stetson Law from 1989 to 2000.

Firm’s Elder Law Attorney Joins Stetson Law School Faculty2016-08-09T16:19:32-04:00

Senior Exploitation – Strengthening the Law to Solve a Real Problem

2016-07-19T13:00:56-04:00

Since the mid-1990’s it has been a crime to financially exploit an elderly person in Florida. For purposes of this law, an “Elderly Person” means a person 60 years of age or older who is suffering from the infirmities of aging as manifested by advanced age or organic brain damage, or other physical, mental, or [...]

Senior Exploitation – Strengthening the Law to Solve a Real Problem2016-07-19T13:00:56-04:00

Elder Law Attorney on Executive Committee of Penick Inn of Court

2016-06-01T15:48:32-04:00

The Firm’s Elder Law Attorney, Elizabeth P. Allen, was installed as the Administrator of the Thomas E. Penick, Jr. Elder Law American Inn of Court during a ceremony on April 14th.  The Penick Inn of Court is the nation’s first and only elder law Inn of Court and the only three circuit Inn.  Ms. Allen [...]

Elder Law Attorney on Executive Committee of Penick Inn of Court2016-06-01T15:48:32-04:00

Elder Law Attorney Gives Talk on Health Care Reform

2016-05-18T09:04:58-04:00

Elizabeth Allen, the firm’s elder law attorney, gave a discussion on Health Care Reform: the Affordable Care Act after six years.  The presentation was at the Senior Solutions and Networking Coffee meeting held at St. Joseph’s John Knox Tampa Bay on April 27th. The discussion, before individuals in the healthcare industry, focused on the basics of [...]

Elder Law Attorney Gives Talk on Health Care Reform2016-05-18T09:04:58-04:00

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY –A POWERFUL DOCUMENT THAT YOU NEED

2016-04-13T09:08:48-04:00

What do each of the following situations have in common?   A 73-year-old man suffers a stroke, becomes paralyzed and unable to speak or write. A married couple signs a contract for sale of real estate. Between the date of signing the contract and the date of closing, the wife falls and suffers a brain [...]

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY –A POWERFUL DOCUMENT THAT YOU NEED2016-04-13T09:08:48-04:00

IF YOU HAVE NOT PREPARED YOUR OWN WILL, LOOK AT THE ONE THAT THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE HAS PREPARED FOR YOU

2016-03-22T12:08:35-04:00

It is very common for persons to procrastinate in preparing a Will, Trust, or other estate planning documents. But, have you ever thought about it this way?  If you haven’t prepared your own Will or Trust, you are letting the Florida Legislature decide who will inherit your property.   For those persons who have not [...]

IF YOU HAVE NOT PREPARED YOUR OWN WILL, LOOK AT THE ONE THAT THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE HAS PREPARED FOR YOU2016-03-22T12:08:35-04:00

ELDER LAW ATTORNEY PARTICIPATES IN “ASK THE EXPERTS: CAREGIVING PANEL”

2016-03-01T15:03:11-05:00

Gibbons | Neuman’s Elder Law Attorney, Elizabeth P. Allen, participated in “Ask the Experts: Caregiving 101” on February 18th at Van Dyke Church in Lutz.  The event was focused on caregivers of family members, loved ones, or friends, and was designed to provide useful information for caregivers.  Attendees were able to ask the Panel a variety [...]

ELDER LAW ATTORNEY PARTICIPATES IN “ASK THE EXPERTS: CAREGIVING PANEL”2016-03-01T15:03:11-05:00
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