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Join us for one of ouir FREE seminars to learn about legal issues facing seniors. Attorney Heather C. Kirson and Florida Bar Board Certified Attorney Patricia T. Fuller from The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller will discuss Estate Planning, Medicare, Medicaid along with VA benefits that can help […]

Provided by Elder Law Answers: One of the greatest fears of older Americans is that they may end up in a nursing home. This not only means a great loss of personal autonomy, but also a tremendous financial price. Depending on location and level of care, nursing homes cost between $40,000 and $180,000 a year. Most people end up paying for nursing home care out of their savings until they run out.

Will or Trust, Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney. Even after a loved one has moved into a nursing home, legal strategies can be used to protect assets. Generally this will require having a suitable durable power of attorney.

An additional 900,000 Floridians would be eligible for Medicaid coverage if the state were to lower requirements as called for by ACA. The Agency for Health Care Administration estimates the cost at $3 billion over 10 years. A study by the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University reached a different conclusion, a net savings of $100 million per year.

The Special Needs Trust (also known as a Supplemental Needs Trust) or “SNT” is a special kind of trust that allows assets to be held for the benefit of a disabled or special needs child or adult, without making the beneficiary ineligible for government benefits. Why you need an SNT if you die intestate If you died without a Will, your assets would pass automatically under the State’s inheritance laws to your spouse and your children, including your special needs child.

Each year Best Buddies holds a Staff Leadership Conference in Miami at the end of January that is attended by all staff from around the country. This year, for the first time, Best Buddies created a panel discussion featuring three sponsors/community partners from around the country to share their partenership/sponsorship experiences and provide feedback for all of the staff.  

Smakuakane by Scott A. Makuakane, Esq., CFP Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC Honolulu, Hawaii  96813 State Coordinator of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Hawaii chapter A trust is the legal relationship that is created when a person transfers “stuff” to a trustee with the understanding that the trustee will manage it for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries.

Open House, next Friday January 25^th (9:30 – 11:30). 800 Celebration Ave., Suite 104, Celebration, FL  34747 Stetson University will be holding an open house to provide information on their Lifelong Learning Event.   Heather C. Kirson and Patti T. Fuller will be two of many instructors who will be present to talk with prospective members and to help them decide which courses are best for them. This will be an  “education fair” and each course will have a space. Come out and see what courses appeal to you!

Are you a professional in the healthcare industry? Are you looking for a great networking opportunity? The come check out the Seminole Health & Human Services Network group (SHHSN) which meets the last wednesday of every month at VITAS (2201 Lucien Way #100, Maitland, FL). Attorney Patti Fuller will be speaking on legal issues facing the elderly at this month’s meeting, January 30th. Lunch is $15.00 and doors open at 11:30. Come hear a wonderful speak and make some new contacts!

Come out and hear Florida Bar Board Certified Attorney Patricia T. Fuller speak on “Legal and Fianancial Issues” on February 21st at Winter Park Towers, 1111 Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792 from 5:30pm-7:00pm.