Recent Blog Posts
CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus)
Our Firm is still open and we are available for our Clients and their Families; however, to comply with health recommendations we are encouraging consultations by phone, video conferences and/or email. PLEASE NOTE: until Monday, May 4th, this location will not be available for non-emergency Client appointments. This decision was made to limit exposure… Read More »
Coronavirus and Seniors
The novel coronavirus that is shutting down the country is certainly cause for concern. And seniors are definitely at risk of not only catching the virus but also ending up hospitalized. At Millhorn Elder Law Planning Group, we work with our clients to come up with solutions to legal problems. Many people in The… Read More »
Estate Planning & the Coronavirus
A new coronavirus has caused a global pandemic, and thousands of Americans have already been infected. This virus is a clear threat to The Villages, which has one of the oldest populations in Florida. Now is the time for those without an estate plan to meet with a qualified attorney to discuss their options…. Read More »
Changes due to COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus)
Our Firm is still open and we are available for our Clients and their Families; however, to comply with health recommendations we are encouraging consultations by phone, video conferences and/or email. PLEASE NOTE: until Monday, April 20, 2020, this location will not be available for non-emergency Client appointments. This decision was made to limit exposure of… Read More »
Choosing a Caregiver for Your Pets
We have written before about how our clients can provide for their pets through the creation of a pet trust. This trust works basically like any other trust. Our clients deposit money or assets into a trust and designate that they should be used for the benefit of their pets. A pet trust can… Read More »
Our Office Remains Open for Business During the COVID-19 Threat
During the COVID-19 threat, our office remains open for business; however, our clients, community friends, and staff are our primary concern. To ensure everyone is protected while obtaining necessary elder law and long-term care services, we are scheduling all consultations and meetings via telephone through April 13, 2020. If you have the ability, please… Read More »
Recently Moved to The Villages? Have an Attorney Review Your Estate Plan
Every year, thousands of people move to The Villages, and we don’t blame them. Our community has something for almost anyone, including an exciting social scene. If you have recently moved, welcome! However, as established elder law attorneys in the area, we also want to encourage recent arrivals to meet with an attorney to… Read More »
How to Pass Your Home On: Considerations for Women Homeowners
A recent story in the Orlando Weekly caught our eye. According to one study, when judging female home ownership, The Villages ranked as the #1 metropolitan area in the entire country. The study looked at the ratio of female home buyers to male home buyers and found that in 2018, 406 men purchased homes… Read More »
COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) POLICY & GUIDELINES
Out of an abundance of precaution and as our Clients are our highest priority, our Firm is publishing the steps and procedures our Firm and staff are taking to limit exposure to COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus). We are requiring all clients to use hand sanitizer upon entering the building. Although we understand the significance of… Read More »
Legal Issues when Cosigning on Student Loans
The statistics are startling: those aged 60 or older carry a combined $60 billion in student loan debt, and the problem only seems to be getting worse. A report from AARP found that the percentage of seniors with student loan debt jumped by more than 20% in every single state from 2016 to 2017…. Read More »
