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Join Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Heather Kirson LIVE for expert advice on planning for long-term care, advance directives, VA benefits, Medicaid and more on Thursday, May 4th at 6:00pm, EST. at The Mark Street Senior Recreation Center – 99 East Mark Street, Orlando, FL. 32803 We also […]

For the first time in more than 10 years, Medicare Part B enrollees will see some of their costs decline. In an announcement issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency outlined changes to the premium, deductible, and co-payment amounts for numerous Medicare costs taking effect in 2023. Medicare Part […]

Madison at Clermont invites you to their 70’s Party on Thursday, April 20th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, EST. Location: 650 E Minnehaha Ave, Clermont, FL. 34711 To RSVP or for more information email Treva Baily at tbaily@madisonatclermont.com or call 352-541-0844 We hope to see you there!

When an incapacitated person cannot make personal or financial decisions, state courts may appoint a guardian to assist the individual with determining where to live, what kind of care to receive, or how to manage finances. In some cases, guardians may wish to move their ward — someone whom a […]

Assisted living facilities support older adults with daily living while fostering their independence. Individuals who do not require round-the-clock nursing but need help with everyday activities like bathing, housekeeping, medications, and meal preparation can benefit from assisted living. Some seniors choose to move into assisted living following a frightening event, such […]

  Here at The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller, we love our pets! Take a moment to meet some of our friendly, furry extended family members. Say Hello to Gracie! Gracie is a beloved member of senior attorney, Tracy Zanco’ s family. Tracy and her family adopted Gracie, […]

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 […]