Everyone has heard the terms “will” and “trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning devices that serve different purposes, and both can work together to create a complete estate plan. Will vs Trust: When They Go Into Effect One main difference between […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures. What Are Spousal Impoverishment Rules? Spousal impoverishment is a concern for older couples when there is one spouse who requires long-term care […]
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk season officially opened this weekend. This week our goal is 100% participation! We are asking you, our loyal clients and supporters, to join The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller and register for the walk closest to you or the virtual Global Walk. We […]
Seniors who rely on Medicaid and live in nursing homes receive a personal needs allowance — a monthly stipend the Medicaid recipient can use to pay for needs that Medicaid does not cover. Medicaid restricts the amount of the allowance and how it is used. If recipients do not use […]
Recent research by the Kaiser Family Foundation examined the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. While people in either program were similarly satisfied with their care and overall care coordination, some distinctions became apparent. Traditional Medicare’s Strengths Traditional Medicare is a federal health insurance program for adults 65 and […]
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC) presents their virtual workshop: Meditation & Mindfulness for the Soul Monday, April 3rd 10:00am – 11:00am, EST. (FIRST MONDAY of EVERY MONTH) Join Dr. Lezlie Laws for one hour as she leads caregivers through this stress-reducing, health-increasing, monthly workshop. Learn more about meditation and […]
The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller are proud to participate in Florida A & M University College of Law, 5th Annual Careers in the Law 2023. Careers in the Law allows students to learn more about different practice areas and meet firms who recruit FAMU Law students. The […]
Our company spends much time discussing and fighting cyber threats that target the North Florida business community. It has become a large part of what we do in this vast and constantly evolving threat landscape. There’ve been some positives in recent months in the war against hackers; ransomware gangs have […]
Our managing partner, Heather Kirson, was recently published in Bloomberg Law, “Uniform Guardianship would Strengthen Adult Protection in Florida”. The article outlines the many protections Florida has in place in the guardianship process. In addition, outlining the need for Florida to join the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nursing home staffing shortages across the United States, even forcing facilities to close, but some states have been hit harder than others. A new analysis looks at which states are confronting the worst staffing problems. Overwhelmed by the stress of long hours, low pay and […]
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