Written by Ashley K. Roof, Esq. Florida statute allows an individual concerned about financial exploitation to seek out what is termed a “Voluntary Guardianship.” Unlike an involuntary guardianship, a voluntary guardianship occurs without a finding of incapacity, and upon the petition of the person seeking a guardianship for himself or […]
It is our pleasure to announce, Diane O’Brien, as our Spotlight Client for March 2018. Diane came to us after her husband, Frank, had suffered a severe stroke. Following initial hospitalization he was transferred to a skilled nursing center. Diane quickly learned of the enormous expense of nursing home care […]
Congratulations to our own Christian Horde, Esq. who was recently published in the 2018 Winter Elder Law Advocate. Christian wrote a timely piece entitled “Florida Hurricane Season: Maintaining Air Conditioning in Nursing Homes and Assisted-Living Facilities During Loss of Power” in response to the 14 heat related deaths caused by […]
Written by: Ashley Roof, Esq. What is a Guardianship? A guardianship is a legal proceeding in the Circuit Courts of Florida in which a guardian is appointed to exercise the legal rights of an incapacitated person. The guardian is an individual appointed by the court, following the completion of fingerprinting, […]
Please join us in congratulating Dorothy Hess, our Spotlight Client for the month of February. At age 92, this past September Dorothy Hess moved from her home of 58 years in Pennsylvania to live with her son in the warm weather of Central Florida. It was the biggest transition of […]
Written by Christian Horde, Esq 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. To qualify, the individual must have been disabled […]
The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller is pleased to announce that: Ashley K. Roof and Christian N. Horde have joined the firm as our newest associate attorneys. The Firm continues to exclusively practice in the area of Elder Law: Medicaid & VA Planning Guardianship Probate Trust Administration Estate […]
It is our pleasure to announce, Winston and Juliette Coburn, as our Spotlight Clients for January 2018. Winston came to us when faced with mounting medical bills after his wife, Juliette, suddenly became ill. We were able to assist Winston with his concerns and are happy to report that Juliette […]
Written by Christian Horde, Esq. A power of attorney is an essential document in Medicaid planning and one should always consult with an experienced elder law attorney before executing such a document. Living in the days of the internet, there is much “free” misinformation that creates problems down the road […]
It is our pleasure to announce, Akeem Jones, as our Spotlight Client for December 2017. The Jones family has overcome a lot in the past year after the loss of their mother and father. Pictured with their extended family, siblings Akeem, Marcus, and Breanna have a very special bond. They […]
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