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  “When Words Don’t Work” Workshop now available online! Communication encompasses much more than the words we use. This workshop, available now online, provides tools, techniques, and strategies for communicating with someone who is living with a dementia-related illness when words are no longer useful. Presented by Edith Gendron, COO […]

National Institute on Aging. So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers. 48 pages. Buy on Amazon. Caregiving can be difficult in any situation, but it is especially difficult if you don’t live near your loved one. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), approximately 7 million adults provide caregiving for loved […]

If you need a lot of cash on hand upon retirement, Social Security offers a lump-sum payment option that’s worth six months of benefits. However, it comes at a cost. It is important to understand the details before agreeing to the payment. If you have waited beyond your full retirement […]

If you apply for long-term care assistance through Medicaid and your application is denied, the situation may seem hopeless. The good news is that you can appeal the decision.  Medicaid is a program for low-income individuals, so it has strict income and asset eligibility requirements. Qualifying for Medicaid requires navigating the complicated application […]

The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller are proud to participate in Florida A & M University College of Law 2023 Careers in the Law. Careers in the Law allows students to learn more about different practice areas and meet firms who recruit FAMU Law students. The law school […]

Did you know you could be responsible for your parents’ unpaid bills? More than half of all states currently have laws making adult children financially responsible for their parents, including their long-term care costs. However, these laws are rarely enforced. Filial responsibility laws obligate adult children to provide necessities like […]

The Professional Fiduciary Council of Florida welcome’s Heather Kirson of The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller. The mission of the Professional Fiduciary Council of Florida is to promote excellence in professional fiduciary services. The Professional Fiduciary Council of Florida was created to identify for the public qualified individuals […]

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 Tuesday, April 4th at 10:00am, EST. Please RSVP by emailing info@kirsonfuller.com or give our office a call at 407-422-3017 with your name and […]

Medicaid applicants must prove that they have limited income and assets in order to be eligible for long-term care services. Before beginning the application process, it is helpful to understand what information you will be required to provide to prove your eligibility.  Medicaid is a state-run program, so the rules […]

Join The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller in supporting the Best Buddies Friendship Walk! This year, we are participating in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk to raise money to support Best Buddies’ programs of inclusion for people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Best Buddies Friendship […]