Recent Blog Posts
Tending to Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
For many seniors, isolation is a serious problem at any time of the year. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic, however, has worsened the effects of isolation. Because seniors are the group most at risk of the novel coronavirus, many have limited seeing their families and postponed trips. Consequently, they could be feeling intense isolation. Below,… Read More »
Is a Post-Marital Agreement Right for You?
Many people entering their second or third marriages do not view a pre-marital or post-marital agreement as a necessary part of an estate plan. Yet, those with blended families must understand how divorce and death will impact their children. If you have already taken a trip down the aisle, it is too late for… Read More »
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 »
