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Crisis Estate Planning After An Acute Health Care Event
What To Do In The Absence Of An Estate Plan. A Discussion With Elder Law Attorneys Shannon Miller and Genna Fasullo LaPeer and Senior Living Expert Star Bradbury. Life is full of uncertainties, and often, the unexpected can catch us off guard. Imagine a senior who...
The Legal Tool We Use To Stop Financial Exploitation Of Vulnerable Adults: Asset Freeze.
Florida's Exploitation Injunction Law Against Financial Exploitation. As we age, it becomes increasingly important to protect our loved ones, especially vulnerable adults, from potential financial exploitation. In Florida, the Miller Elder Law Firm is dedicated to...
Florida Elder Exploitation: Protect Your Loved Ones
Elder Exploitation #s Tell A Grim Story. Elder exploitation is a massive problem in America, but especially in Florida due to the large senior community. One in five people are exploited and the average amount exploited per person by a family member is $50,000....
A Strong Healthcare Advocate = Better Care In Medical & Rehab Facilities
Assert Your Health Care Rights With The Guidance Of A Healthcare Advocate. The staffing shortage that we are seeing in health care facilities can have an impact on your health, your recovery, and your medical treatment and rehabilitation. Strong health care advocacy...
Do Not Resuscitate Order v.s. Living Wills & Health Care Surrogate
Comparing The Roles Of A Do Not Resuscitate Order, Living Will, And Designation Of Health Care Surrogate. A do not resuscitate (DNR) order is a medical directive that instructs doctors not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if your heart stops or you stop...
Do Not Fall Victim To Scams As You Age And Avoid Financial Ruin
Start With Expecting and Protecting Yourself Against Scams. We've had 2 cases come to our office in the last 3 months, each a victim of a scam. The first was a woman who gave $2 million to a scammer and the second was a gentleman who gave $7 million to a scammer, both...
Save Your Family A Year Of Expensive Probate
Your Goal Is To Avoid Probate! Probate is a legal process that is used to distribute the assets of a deceased person. It can be a time-consuming and expensive process, and it can be stressful for the loved ones of the deceased. There are a...
Durable Power Of Attorney: The Most Important Estate Planning Tool
As you get older, it's important to start thinking about your estate planning. This is the process of making sure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you die. Durable Power Of Attorney-What Is It? The most important estate planning tool,...
POLST: A New Bill Introduced In Florida
Florida Lawmaker Wants To Improve End Of Life Healthcare In January 2017, Senator Jeff Brandes filed a new bill, SB 228, that would create a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) program in the Florida Department of Health. Senator Brandes's...
Compassionate Care Provider: New Access To Senior Facilities
Update On Visitation Inside Senior Facilities In Florida During The Pandemic By Shannon Miller, Founder The New October 22, 2020 DeSantis Executive Order on Facility Access To Loved Ones appears to take into account the CMS (Center for Medicare...