The Elder Law Blog

The firm of Britton G. Swank, P.A. is dedicated to guiding you in the right direction to help you provide for yourself and your loved ones no matter what the future holds. Browse through our articles related to various Elder Law topics.

3 Tips for Caring for Aging Florida Parents During National Older Americans Month

May 10, 2022 | Blog, Medicaid

Did you realize that because May is National Older Americans Month, we have a wonderful opportunity to honor and celebrate senior adults across the country and right here in Florida? During this month we can also raise awareness about the many challenges they face. In...

The Hazards of DIY Estate Planning for Your Beneficiaries

Apr 26, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning

Are you one of the many creative people who enjoy do-it-yourself projects? Do you take pride in hanging your own wallpaper, laying your own tile floor or sewing your own wardrobe? How about a do-it-yourself estate plan? Is it better to have a DIY estate plan than to...

Protect Your Aging Parents on This National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day

Apr 12, 2022 | Blog, Guardianship

Have you ever thought about assisting your aging parents in cleaning out their medicine cabinet? A good day to complete this task would be the third Friday in the month of April which is recognized as National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day. When it comes to...

Protecting Yourself by Planning for Florida Medicaid Early

Mar 22, 2022 | Blog, Medicaid

As a Florida senior, do you have a long-term care plan? Are you aware that the average stay in a nursing home is over $10,000? Do you have long-term care insurance, are you planning to use your own funds for private pay or are you hoping to use Medicare or some type...

Reasons Why We Discuss Planning for Medicaid Early with Florida Seniors

Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Medicaid

Are you a senior adult living in Florida and getting ready to enjoy your golden years? If so, are you doing any planning for your future including any long-term care needs you may have? Are you depending on your current health insurance? Are you certain you will be...

Planning to Remarry? Reviews These Tips First

Feb 22, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning

Are you contemplating remarriage? If the answer is yes, are you also thinking about the impact on your estate planning? We would like to share with you three essential points about estate planning and remarriage that you may need to understand and discuss with your...

3 Ways You Can Help Keep Loved Ones Safe from Sweetheart Scams

Feb 8, 2022 | Blog, Guardianship

Do you look forward to Valentine’s Day as a wonderful opportunity to express love and affection, and to show family and friends how much you care about them? Unfortunately, online scammers also look forward to Valentine’s Day as a time to take advantage of people,...

Long-Term Care Questions You May Need to Answer with Your Parents After the Holidays

Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Long-Term Care

With the New Year here and as you think about your family, were you able to spend extra time speaking with and just being with your aging parents? While you were together, did you notice if your parents had any noticeable new issues or impairments that were not there in the previous year? Did your parents open up to you and discuss any new diagnoses or changes to medications? Were you able to discuss their future, at all? Did you address concerns you, or they, may have surrounding long-term care planning?

6 Important Tips for Creating Your Florida Estate Plan in the New Year

Jan 11, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning

The month of January is underway and we know many Floridians are focusing on how they will reach the resolutions they set, how about your resolutions? What did your resolutions focus on? Work or health or family or all three? Did you include creating an estate plan...

Do You Know the Danger of Making Holiday Gifts When It Comes to Long-Term Care Planning?

Dec 28, 2021 | Blog, Long-Term Care

Do you enjoy giving gifts to your loved ones? Are you planning to give gifts of money to your loved ones this holiday season? Are you aware that monetary gifts can impact Medicaid eligibility? Unfortunately, if you need to apply for Medicaid in the next five years...