Recent Blog Posts
What Makes a Good Trustee?
The person who administers a trust is called a “trustee.” This person will have enormous power, so it is important to choose someone who is well qualified for the job. With many inter vivos trusts, the person creating the trust serves as its trustee. But in some situations, it makes more sense to name… Read More »
The Older Americans Act is Expanding
President Trump recently reauthorized the Older Americans Act (OAA) in low key fashion, an event unfortunately overshadowed by recent events involving the coronavirus pandemic. The OAA is a significant piece of legislation that many seniors know little about even when they benefit from it. The recent authorization also changed some of the OAA’s provisions,… Read More »
Dispensing with Myths about Elder Law
As established elder law attorneys in The Villages, we have heard many myths about this area of law. Unfortunately, some of this misinformation prevents people from seeking out legal help when it would be most beneficial. Below we want to set the record straight on elder law and highlight why now might be a… Read More »
A Closer Look at Living Wills
A living will is one type of advance directive that makes up part of a complete estate plan. With this document, a client can decide ahead of time what kind of lifesaving treatment he or she wants in the event of incapacity. Many clients are grateful for the control that a living will provides… 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, 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 »
