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Jan152019

Special Needs Lawyers made the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers List!

LegalBy Travis Finchum January 15, 2019

Congratulations to Attorney Charlie Robinson and Attorney Travis Finchum who were selected to be on the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list! Our attorneys at Special Needs Lawyers, P.A. are the best! Please click on the link below to review their Super Lawyers profile pages: https://profiles.superlawyers.com/florida/clearwater/lawyer/charles-f-robinson/290a85ed-5eb6-443d-bdde-1b82d9d29a77.html https://profiles.superlawyers.com/florida/clearwater/lawyer/travis-d-finchum/21968a57-cfe0-49c6-b164-9e74371e1e51.html

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Jan42019

Attorney Travis Finchum will be speaking at the Estate Planning Council of Northeast Florida in Jacksonville, Fl on Tuesday, January 8th at 5:30pm.

LegalBy Travis Finchum January 4, 2019

Attorney Travis Finchum will be speaking at the Estate Planning Council of Northeast Florida in Jacksonville, Fl on Tuesday, January 8th at 5:30pm. At this event, you will learn about Special Needs Trusts and ABLE accounts. Please find below Mr. Finchum’s PowerPoint presentation and a few handouts that may be very helpful to follow along…

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Sep122018

Attorney Travis Finchum will be speaking at Morning Star School of Pinellas Park tomorrow, September 13th.

LegalBy Travis Finchum September 12, 2018

Attorney Travis Finchum will be speaking at Morning Star School of Pinellas Park tomorrow, September 13th. At this seminar, you will learn how to get all of your basic legal documents in order. Please find below Mr. Finchum’s PowerPoint that may be very helpful to follow along during his presentation. PowerPoint Presentation: Morningstar 2018 We…

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Sep122018

Attorney Travis Finchum will be speaking at The Clearwater Bar Elder Law Section Meeting on Wednesday, September 12th at 11:00 am

LegalBy Travis Finchum September 12, 2018

Attorney Travis Finchum will be speaking at The Clearwater Bar Elder Law Section Meeting on Wednesday, September 12th at 11:00 am on changes to the POMS. Please find below Mr. Finchum’s PowerPoint and materials that will be very helpful to follow along during his presentation. PowerPoint Presentation: Poms changes ppt Other materials: Poms 2018 200+201+203 markups…

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Jun252018

Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance Increasing

LegalBy Travis Finchum June 25, 2018

Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance Increasing Beginning July 1, 2018 the State of Florida is increasing the Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance for Institutional Care from $105.00 per month to $130.00 per month. This increase will allow individuals who are receiving institutional care Medicaid benefits to keep $130 each month from their income to pay for items…

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Jun142018

Attorney Travis Finchum Will Be Speaking At The Family Cafe in Orlando June 15th!

LegalBy Travis Finchum June 14, 2018

What to Ask Your Special Needs Attorney Attorney Travis Finchum will be speaking at The Family Cafe in Orlando, Florida on Friday, June 15th at 3:00pm in Celebration 1. Join us to learn how to maximize your one hour consultation with your attorney so you can leave the meeting feeling satisfied and accomplished. The objectives will…

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Jun12018

No More Retroactive Medicaid?

LegalBy Travis Finchum June 1, 2018

No More Retroactive Medicaid? The State of Florida has ask the Federal government Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive retroactive coverage protection for Floridians age 21 and over who are eligible for Medicaid. Currently if a nursing home resident is approved for Medicaid you are allowed to seek coverage not only for…

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May302018

Four Ways you May Get Help with your Medicare Costs

LegalBy Travis Finchum May 30, 2018

Four Ways you May Get Help with your Medicare Costs It may not seem like much of a savings, however having your Part B Medicare premium paid provides a savings of approximately $1,600 a year. If you qualify to have your deductibles and copayments covered, the savings can be significant. It’s worth your time to…

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May302018

Special Needs Lawyers Is Hiring!

LegalBy Travis Finchum May 30, 2018

Special Needs Lawyers Is Hiring! Our office is currently seeking to hire a full-time motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Below is a brief summary of what we are looking for here at Special Needs Lawyers, P.A.: Essential character traits would include: great multi-tasking and organizational skills, a true passion for helping others, and a desire to work…

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