Reflecting on this past holiday season, if you were able to visit in-person with an aging parent, did it feel like this visit was long overdue? Even though technology has enabled many of us to remain connected, when we are present physically, there are certain things that are easier to notice in person. When you are...
Long term care continues to be a topic that many Floridians simply do not know enough about and do not know how to protect themselves against its costs. “Long-term care” deals with the issues surrounding the advanced aging process. From mobility and cognitive challenges to relocation and potential loss of net worth, it is a serious...
The federal tax law continues to be in a state of flux. On both sides of the aisle, there is bickering over how Americans should find ways to get out of debt and fund the ongoing pandemic relief efforts. While the current administration agrees in part, there is equal movement on its side to find ways...
Are you caring for a loved one with a disabling condition or special needs? As Florida estate planning and elder law attorneys, we know just how challenging it can be to ensure that your loved one is protected on a daily basis. When you compound these lifetime caregiving needs by starting to contemplate a future that...
Are you considering leaving your job or other commitments in order to provide ongoing care for an aging or disabled relative? If so, you may be wondering whether you can be paid as a family caregiver. After all, making this commitment may represent a loss of income for your family, or a big out-of-pocket expense if...
Have you heard that Law Offices of John Mangan, P.A. has been named the TCPalm.com, Best of the Best for the category of Estate Planning Attorney? This honor comes after results were generated from over 41,000 votes from the TCPalm.com coverage area which includes the entire tri-county region of the Treasure Coast. This means that voters...
Are you setting up plans for your own golden years or trying to help your parents who are already in theirs? If so, you should consider consulting with an experienced elder law attorney to help ensure that you are doing the best you can to protect your finances later in life and preserve your assets for...
Has your loved one become more forgetful? Is it making an impact on his or her ability to get through daily activities? If so, it may be time to consider memory care. A memory care community is a place to live where your loved one can be cared for by trained dementia care professionals. It may...
Have you or your loved one been diagnosed with dementia? If so, you may be concerned that you have let too much time go by and that it may be too late to engage in estate planning. Rest assured that this is likely not the case. Even if you have dementia, you may still be able...
A person who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the person’s family members, understand all too well the lengthy and stressful time it can take to get to a diagnosis of MS. As they work to accept the diagnosis, special-needs planning may be far from their mind. Did you know early planning can be...
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