Have a Happy
Independence Day!
Greetings!
Summer is here … with a vengeance! In South Florida, where our offices are located, it's already sweltering under extremely high temperatures and humidity. Wherever you're spending the summer, be sure to stay hydrated! When it’s hot outside, dehydration can lead to serious health issues, particularly for seniors, who may not always feel the heat, including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, kidney stones, bladder infections, or even falls and mental confusion, according to
www.health.gov
. So grab a cool glass of water, low-fat milk or 100 percent fruit juice before you sit down to read this month’s newsletter, and enjoy!
Did you notice our new logo and tagline above? Elder Law Associates PA not only works with our clients but also their families on a wide range of matters, from trust and estate administration litigation to wills and trusts, Medicaid and nursing home planning, Medicaid and VA applications, disability planning, special needs trusts, guardianship, and asset preservation. If you have any questions or would like to discuss something you read about in this issue with one of our experienced attorneys, please
contact us
or
request a consultation
.
At Elder Law Associates PA, we give families peace of mind.
Have a wonderful summer and a very happy Independence Day!
Ellen &Howie
Ellen S. Morris, Esq. and Howard S. Krooks, Esq., CELA, CAP
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Medicaid Update:
Sweet Black Corvette? How Is This Counted for Medicaid?
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By Jami Scott, Medicaid/VA Benefits Specialist, Elder Law Associates PA
I recently had a conversation with a case manager at the Department of Children and Families (DCF) regarding a Medicaid applicant and the ownership of automobiles. We know that an applicant is allowed to own one car, and it is an exempt asset. But what happens if he owns two? According to DCF regulations, the automobile with the highest equity value ...
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Making Sense of Confusing Estate
Planning Terms
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Some estate planning terminology can be downright confusing at times. The following is a brief explanation of the difference between a Testamentary Trust and a Sub-Trust:
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Testamentary Trust
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A testamentary trust is a trust that has been established within a last will and testament or even another, previously established trust. The creation of the testamentary trust is triggered by the death of the person who made the will or previously established trust. A separate trust document is not drawn up and the terms of the trust are governed by the terms of the will or existing trust.
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Sub-Trust
– A sub-trust can be established under a trust instrument for the benefit of a beneficiary or entity. It is typically used in lieu of outright distributions, which may not be appropriate for certain beneficiaries, such as minors. A separate trust document is not drawn up and the terms of the sub-trust(s) are governed by the terms of the trust instrument.
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You can find more definitions of important terms like these in the
Glossary
on our website. For assistance with your estate planning, please
contact us
or
request a consultation
with one of our experienced attorneys today.
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Nursing Homes: Does Your Loved One's Facility Meet Required Standards of Care?
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Many nursing homes in the United States offer a high level of personal or skilled nursing care for elderly, chronically ill or people with disabilities who are unable to take care of themselves, with highly trained, compassionate staff members dedicated to the health and overall well-being of their residents. However, some facilities fall far short of the standards of care that are required.
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Our Firm's Partners Have Been Selected by
Their Peers as
Top Lawyers for 2019
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Elder Law Associates PA partners Ellen S. Morris, Esq., and Howard S. Krooks, Esq., CELA, CAP, have been selected by their peers as “Top Lawyers” for 2019. The honorees will be announced in the September 2019 issue of
Palm Beach Illustrated
.
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CONTACT
Elder Law Associates PA
7284 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 101
Boca Raton, FL 33433
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