Recent Blog Posts
Be on Alert for a New Scam Targeting Seniors
A recent scam in Georgia is a timely reminder that fraudsters never rest but instead continually devise new schemes to swindle seniors out of their money. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, a 70-year-old woman received a phone call from someone alleging that he worked for a company. He also claimed that his company had… Read More »
Senior Living Trends
The population over 65 continues to grow, and it should be no surprise that seniors need different living arrangements than younger people. As the senior population has increased over the past decades, senior housing options have grown up alongside. Although many people will continue to live independently or with their families, others want to… Read More »
Changes to Social Security in 2019
The Social Security Administration pays out retirement benefits to tens of millions of Americans. Even more workers pay taxes into the system every pay period. As a large government program, Social Security is difficult to administer, and it is always changing in small ways. Things are no different in the new year. Below are… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Living Will and a DNR?
Residents at The Villages who are engaged in estate planning are probably determining what medical advance directives they need. Two popular ones are living wills and do not resuscitate orders, called DNRs. On the surface, they appear similar, but they are actually very different. You might find that you only need one or the… Read More »
4 Reasons to Meet with an Elder Law Attorney
As experienced elder law attorneys in Winter Park, we meet with clients every week who have a legal issue they need help with. Many of them were unsure that they needed a lawyer’s assistance until a friend or family member recommended that they call us. They are usually very grateful that they did. In… Read More »
Elder Abuse Statistics
Elder abuse can take many forms: physical, emotional, financial, and sexual. It is also far more common than people expect. This February, let’s commit to reducing elder abuse. In this article, we present some statistics that you should be aware of. Up to 5 Million Seniors Have Been Abused About 10% of seniors aged… Read More »
Watch Out for Romance Scams
Many seniors today are looking for love. Whether they are divorced or recently widowed, they are now ready to get back out there and meet someone. Helpfully, the Internet has made it possible for people to connect, so seniors are no longer limited to only meeting those people who live in their immediate surroundings…. Read More »
Start the New Year by Updating Your Estate Plan
Many people still have no estate plan. Or the estate plan they have in place remains incomplete and will not serve them in good stead in the event of incapacity or death. Each year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions. At Millhorn Elder Law Planning Group, we encourage you to make 2019 the… Read More »
Florida Cremation Laws
Cremation continues to grow in popularity. Instead of being buried in the ground, cremation reduces a person to ash after death. Your loved one can then dispose of the ashes as they see fit, either by burying them in a traditional cemetery plot or scattering the ashes in the ocean. Florida has several laws… Read More »
Postnuptial Agreements and Blended Families: What You Need to Know
More seniors are remarrying, but these blended families create challenges under existing Florida law. For example, if you die before your spouse, then he or she is entitled to a large chunk of your estate. In that case, how will you provide for your children from a previous marriage? Fortunately, you can plan for… Read More »
