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What Are Advance Directives?

by Stephanie Edwards|March 28, 2020

When Florida lawyers use the term “advance directives”, what do we mean? Advance Directives is the umbrella term that describes documents that you put in place before you become incapacitated that are designed to speak for you if you do become incapacitated.

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Holiday Surprises

by Stephanie Edwards|December 22, 2019

Usually when we hear the term “holiday surprises” we think about a special gift or an unexpected, but welcome visit […]

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The Comforting Power of Pets At Work at the Caregiver’s Holiday PAWS Pause

by Stephanie Edwards|November 29, 2019

Pets bring a special joy into our lives. They are faithful companions, loving family members and sometimes even our therapists. […]

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November Is National Family Caregivers Month

by Stephanie Edwards|November 10, 2019

Caring for a family member can sometimes feel like a roller coaster ride. It can deepen the bond you have with your loved one, but it can also be physically and emotionally draining. Caregivers are usually so busy giving care that they often forget to take care of themselves.

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When Did You Last Update Your Durable Power of Attorney?

by Stephanie Edwards|October 24, 2019

Twice in the past few weeks we have had clients come in with durable powers of attorney that are more than 10 years old. The durable power of attorney is the legal document that states who you want to handle your non-medical affairs if you are incapacitated and can no longer handle them yourself. Although Florida durable powers of attorney do not legally expire, they can become less effective due to changes in the law.

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The Florida Medicaid Programs Are Different For Assisted Living and Nursing Home Care

by Stephanie Edwards|January 4, 2019

When a loved one needs assistance paying for the costs of long-term care, many families look to the Medicaid programs to provide that assistance. The FL Medicaid programs are available to provide the safety net these families seek, but the size and shape of the safety net varies depending upon whether the loved one needs care in a nursing home or in an assisted living community.

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When Did You Last Update Your Durable Power of Attorney?

by Stephanie Edwards|October 24, 2016

Twice in the past few weeks we have had clients come in with durable powers of attorney that are more […]

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Long-Term Care Medicaid

If My Senior Family Member Has to Go to the Nursing Home, Will Medicare Pay the Bill?

by Stephanie Edwards|October 10, 2016

Many times when a senior falls, the result is a broken hip. After surgery, the senior will most likely be released from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility for help in regaining their strength and balance before ultimately returning home.

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Florida Medicaid Basics – Countable and Non-Countable Real Estate

by Stephanie Edwards|June 22, 2015

When you need to turn to Medicaid for assistance in paying the costs of your long-term care, one of the things that you need to do is to divide your assets into Medicaid countable assets and Medicaid non-countable assets. The amount of your countable assets cannot exceed $2,000. When it comes to real estate, some real estate assets are countable assets and some are non-countable assets.

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Florida Medicaid Basics – What is a Patient Responsibility?

by Stephanie Edwards|June 8, 2015

A nursing home resident receiving assistance from Medicaid still has a responsibility to pay a portion of their monthly nursing home bill. The resident’s portion of the bill is called the patient responsibility. The patient responsibility is calculated by subtracting Medicaid allowed deductions from the patient’s gross monthly income. The amount of income left after the allowed deductions are subtracted is paid to the nursing home each month as the resident’s patient responsibility.

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Edwards Elder Law - St Petersburg

Whether you are looking for guidance regarding an elder law issue for a family member or yourself, you can turn to Edwards Elder Law. We help people who have an immediate need for long-term care assistance, as well as people who want to start talking about their options for paying for long-term care assistance before they have this need.

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