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Safeguarding Your Loved One’s Financial Future: Understanding Mental Capacity and Protecting Against Poor Decisions

As they age, many people maintain their full faculties and can continue to make decisions for themselves without question. For others, that does not happen. As people age, their mental capacity and ability to navigate big decisions about finances and business transactions can become limited, and that puts their future and their estate at risk. How a Florida Power of Attorney Can Protect Your Senior Loved One

What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust in Florida?

In our 20 years of experience helping South Floridians with their Estate Planning needs, we have learned that people have multiple questions about Estate Planning, specifically, “What is the difference between a Will and a Trust? ” Although their functions overlap, these Estate Planning tools

Navigating the Eldercare Maze: Expert Advice for Floridians on Long-Term Care Planning

Long-term care planning is nothing to put off and should, by all accounts, be considered a priority for anyone. Most people do not plan to end up in a nursing home or need support as they get older, but this is a growing concern. What’s worse, most insurance companies – and Medicare itself – are unlikely to provide funding for long-term care needs.

Understanding the Benefits of Estate Planning in Florida

Imagine the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your life’s work will be preserved, your wishes will be honored and your loved ones will be provided for after you’re gone. That’s the power of Estate Planning. However, despite a recent survey indicating that

What Assets Cannot Be Placed in a Florida Trust?

Trusts are commonly used for estate planning, wealth preservation and to ensure the orderly distribution of assets. But all assets cannot be placed in a Florida trust.

Many Scams Target Seniors: How to Protect You and Your Loved One Top 10 Scams Plus Tips to Protect Your Money and Your Digital Identity

Many Scams Target Seniors: How to Protect You and Your Loved One – Download Our Free eBook

In this technological era, unfortunately there has also been a surge in fraudulent activities and scams that pose a significant threat to all of us. In 2022 alone, scams resulted in a staggering loss of nearly $8.8 billion. Among those particularly susceptible to these scams

An Experienced Florida Medicaid Attorney Shares 7 Reasons Why Medicaid Gets Denied

As an Elder Law Attorney, helping my clients is a personal mission rooted in a tragic, real-life event. My grandmother, who did not have long-term care insurance, got bad advice from a nursing home when she fell ill and spent down all her assets—until she

The Siegel Law Group Founder Releases New Book on Elder Care

BOCA RATON, Florida—Barry Siegel, Elder Law Attorney and Founder of The Siegel Law Group, proudly announces the release of his new book, Caught in the Middle: Juggling Your Elderly Parents’ Affairs While Raising Your Own Family. Siegel, who has 25 years of experience in Elder

My Mother Died in Florida, But I Live Out of State. Do I Need to Hire a Florida Probate Attorney?

Opting to represent yourself in probate court can be fraught with potential risks and challenges. Improper filing of crucial documents, misunderstanding legal requirements, or overlooking essential deadlines are all common pitfalls, especially for those living out of state. A Florida probate attorney can save you time, money and give you Peace Of Mind.

6@66: 6 Legal Documents You Should Have In Place By Age 66 – Download Our Free eBook

In our free guide, you’ll learn about the 6 essential estate planning documents you need to have in place before you reach age 66.

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Safeguarding Your Loved One’s Financial Future: Understanding Mental Capacity and Protecting Against Poor Decisions

What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust in Florida?

Navigating the Eldercare Maze: Expert Advice for Floridians on Long-Term Care Planning

Understanding the Benefits of Estate Planning in Florida

What Assets Cannot Be Placed in a Florida Trust?

Many Scams Target Seniors: How to Protect You and Your Loved One – Download Our Free eBook

An Experienced Florida Medicaid Attorney Shares 7 Reasons Why Medicaid Gets Denied

The Siegel Law Group Founder Releases New Book on Elder Care

My Mother Died in Florida, But I Live Out of State. Do I Need to Hire a Florida Probate Attorney?

6@66: 6 Legal Documents You Should Have In Place By Age 66 – Download Our Free eBook

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