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Written by: Christian N. Horde J.D. LL.M. Most of the Social Security rules come from a single source: The Program Operations Manual System (POMS). They tell the Social Security Administration (SSA) case workers how to understand, interpret and apply the law. On April 30, 2018, the SSA published a set […]

We are proud to say that we have simply amazing people in our family of clients. Each month we take time out to shine a spotlight on our clients’ accomplishments, passions and experiences. Please meet, Teresa Brandt and her mother Barbara Woosley, our Spotlight Clients for August 2018. My mother […]

The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller is pleased to announce the promotion of Renee Vermette Peppy to partner. Ms. Peppy has been with The Elder Law Center for the past five (5) years and during that time she has assisted hundreds of clients navigate the complexities of guardianship, […]

The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller is proud to announce that Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Heather C. Kirson has been named as a 2018 Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of […]

Written by: Christian N. Horde J.D. LL.M. The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 allowed for the establishment of ABLE Accounts to be used by qualified individuals as a way to earn and save money without being disqualified from government benefits. The Florida legislature took the first […]

Written by: Christian N. Horde J.D. LL.M. In Florida, nursing home residents who are on the Medicaid long term care program are allowed to retain a personal needs allowance. The allowance is generally spent on items or services that will solely benefit the Medicaid recipient. These often include: clothing, personal […]

We are proud to say that we have simply amazing people in our family of clients. Each month we take time out to shine a spotlight on our clients’ accomplishments, passions and heritages. Please help us recognize, Ursula Shobe and her son John, as our Spotlight Clients for July 2018. […]

Join us for one of our FREE seminars located at the Encore in Avalon Park to learn about legal issues facing seniors. Attorney Tracy A. Zanco from The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller will discuss Estate Planning. Make plans now to attend. These topics include: Basic Estate Planning […]

Written by: Ashley Roof, Esq. On July 1, 2018 a new statute will be effective allowing for a quick method for protecting Vulnerable Adults, typically elders. A “Vulnerable Adult” is one with disabilities or cognitive deficits due to advanced age. The new statute is geared towards preventing financial exploitation of […]

Arden Courts presents an afternoon with Kim Campbell!   Kim Campbell, wife of Grammy Hall of Fame & Award-Winning Music Artist Glen Campbell, is an impassioned soeaker who has an intimate understanding of the complex challenges faced by people living with dementia and their families. From the early to the […]