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One of the Most Important Medicaid Planning Books You’ll Ever Read
Elder law attorney John Frazier’s book, Protecting Your Family’s Assets in Florida, explains how you can legally use the Florida Medicaid Program to pay the staggering costs of nursing home and assisted living care for your aging loved one.
Assisted Living Medicaid Waitlist – Help for Pinellas FL Seniors
Learn what you need to know about getting the best positioning on the assisted living Medicaid waitlist or maybe even being able to bypass it entirely in this article.
The Cost of Remaining Silent about the Unlicensed Practice of Law
The Unlicensed Practice of Law (UPL) is alive and kicking in Florida. When unsuspecting seniors are given improper legal counsel by non-attorneys, their chances of qualifying for Medicaid to pay for long-term nursing home care are severely damaged. Find out what you can do to help put an end to UPL.
Nursing Home Planning With Florida Elder Law Attorney John R. Frazier
Many seniors must look to Medicaid planning to pay for the costs of assisted living and nursing home care. This article explains what Medicaid planning involves and how it is tailored to fit your exact situation.
Medicaid Asset Protection (even if you think you have “too many” assets)
Medicaid asset protection is a planning tool that protects your estate. Largo attorney John Frazier gives you the facts about how to protect your wealth and property and be eligible for Medicaid.
Pinellas Medicaid Planning Attorney Explains Common Medicaid Misunderstandings
Misunderstandings about qualifying for Medicaid can rob you of benefits and deplete your assets. See how to use Florida Medicaid for nursing home care with a plan for asset protection.
Medicaid Benefits in Florida: What You Should Know
Find out more about the benefits offered through the Florida Medicaid program; including where you can use your benefits and who determines what benefits you will receive.
Florida Medicaid Eligibility: Who Meets the Requirements?
Read important Florida Medicaid news about eligibility. Find out more about who qualifies for this important assistance program, to determine if you fit into one of these categories and meet the requirements.
Florida Medicaid Application: What to Expect When You File
Find out what to expect during and after the Medicaid application process. Get current Florida Medicaid news and tips including a list of the information you will need in order to complete the initial application form.
Florida Medicaid Formulary: How Changes Can Affect You
Find out what the Formulary is and the recent Florida Medicaid news surrounding it.
Largo Nursing Home Planning
See how to legally and practically prepare for and pay for nursing home expenses without losing your hard-earned assets. A must-read!
Elder Law Answers To Common Questions
Elder law answers many questions that plague senior citizens. Elder law is basically defined as a type of legal practice which deals with issues affecting senior citizens.
Elder Law In Florida – What You Need To Know Now
Elder law in Florida is something that senior citizens and their loved ones should be familiar with. This article will give you information on Florida elder law, give you more links for free information and offer a free consult with Florida elder law attorney.
Durable Power of Attorney Helps Largo Seniors Plan for Incapacity
Learn more about powers of attorney and download our free eBooklet that guides you though why you need a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) and what is needed in that essential legal document for all seniors.
Estate Planning and Trusts: What You Should Know
Find out basic, must-know information about trusts, including what a trustee is and the different kinds of trusts that you can use to protect your assets.
Estate Planning Law Firm: Helping to Protect Your Estate from Unexpected Claims
Find out how utilizing an experienced estate planning law firm can help you protect your assets and why it is important to be open and honest with them.
Asset Protection: Planning Your Estate
Find out why asset protection is so important and about the various trusts and other arrangements that are available as an option during the estate planning process.
Florida Wills and Trusts – Why Do It Yourself Estate Planning is Risky Business
Timely information about the pitfalls of do-it-yourself estate planning. Wills and trusts are only as good as the people who create them.
Florida Probate Law & Asset Disbursement
Find out more about Florida probate law and how the probate process works, including how assets are distributed if there is no directive left by the deceased.
Florida Probate Rules: How Have They Changed?
Find out which specific Florida probate rules have been changed since Feb. 1, 2007, as well as what issues the probate court can settle.
Estate Tax Planning: Tax Law Basics
Find out what the four main components of successful tax planning are and what tax exclusions and credits may be available to help minimize taxes on your estate.
Business and Finance Law: An Introduction for Small Business Owners
Find out what business and finance laws are and why they are important for a new business owner to understand.
Business Employment Law: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know
Find out what business employment law is and what types of situations it encompasses.
Veterans Death Benefits: Burial & Other Financial Help from the VA
Find out what veterans death benefits are, who may be entitled to receive them, and a get list of available benefits.
Veterans’ Widows’ Benefits: How They Can Help You
Find out what veterans widows’ benefits are, what they include, and how they can help you financially.
How I Lost 130 Pounds
When weight loss is something you want, it is certainly achievable. This PDF article is a personal account of what worked for me. It is my hope that the information presented here will help put you on the road to healthy weight loss for life.
I was fortunate enough to be a member of the NAELA delegation, led by NAELA President-Elect Howard Krooks, to Havana, Cuba in December 2012, with a group of attorneys all of whom are NAELA members. The purpose of our trip was to study the long-term care system and legal system, as well as cultural perspectives on the treatment of the elderly and persons with disabilities in Cuba; however, the trip went well beyond issues involving elder care.
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