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…
DetailsNo 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…
DetailsFour 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…
DetailsSpecial 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…
DetailsAttorney Travis Finchum will be speaking at Carwise Middle School on Thursday, May 10th at 5:30pm. His presentation will be regarding Wills, Trusts, Medical Decision-making, and Financial Decision-making. You will be receiving a plethora of new knowledge that will help assist you in making the best possible decisions for you and your family. It may…
DetailsAttorney Travis Finchum will be speaking at the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program on Friday, May 4th at 12:45pm at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. His presentation topic will be regarding the 2018 Updates on Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts. You will find below Mr. Finchum’s PowerPoint presentation and a couple of…
DetailsAttorney Travis Finchum will be speaking at The Francis in Sarasota on Thursday, April 19th. His presentation topic will be regarding the Status on Special Needs Trusts and The Future of ABLE Accounts. You will find below Mr. Finchum’s PowerPoint presentation and a couple of informative handouts that he will be discussing at the event. …
DetailsDoes Your Power of Attorney allow the Agent to establish a Qualified Income Trust? Several times a year I will meet with clients that have a Power of Attorney that does not specifically provide authorization for the Agent to establish a Qualified Income Trust or any other type of trust. Unfortunately for those clients whose…
DetailsMedicaid Income and Asset Limits for Long Term Care updated January 1, 2018 Each year under Federal and State Law the Income and Asset limits determining Medicaid eligibility are updated. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) programs include Medicaid programs for individuals that are 65 years or older or disabled. The Financial Standards list is available at:…
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