The time has come when baby boomers are turning into seniors. Health, finance and legal needs are going to be needed for each aging individual. At James Johnson II in Bradenton, the attorneys specialize in services pertaining to elder law.
When a loved one starts requiring nursing skills it can be overwhelming. A main concern is usually how the family will be able to afford ongoing care in the nursing home. Medicare is an option that can pay for a portion of the nursing home stay for a limited time under the right circumstances. Furthermore, Medicaid is available to help fund skilled nursing, with the expectation of rules the client must adhere to. The elder law firm can guide patients and family by curating a plan to achieve eligibility for Medicaid. The elder law attorneys are reputable when it comes to preparing and filing the application required to obtain Medicaid coverage for the patient’s ongoing nursing.
Estate planning is not only for the wealthy. Leaving with no plan set in stone, can cause extra emotional stress on family members. The elder law attorneys can help with several documents that should be a part of a person’s estate plan. These include Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Living Will and Declaration of Preneed Guardian. On top of that, many estate planning clients show interest in revocable trusts and irrevocable trusts. The elder law firm works closely with their clients as they make decisions about their estate and work out their customized estate plan. The attorney’s will then put the plan to action by drafting the required documents.
The elder law attorneys aid in helping clients understand probate and trust administration. Probate is the court process of handling a decedent’s assets that are not owned jointly with anyone or designated to a specific beneficiary. The lawyer guides a decedent’s family members through negotiation that can be very complex and confusing during the probate process. Trust administration is when people desire a trust so that after their passing, a successor trustee can distribute out the assets held in the trust without delay. For Bradenton residents, the Florida Trust Code sets forth procedures and deadlines which a successor trustee is required to follow in administering the trust. The law firm guides a successor trustee who wants to be sure they are legally sound in handling the decedent’s trust.
Call James Johnson II in Bradenton to speak with an elder law attorney today (941) 254- 2970.
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