On behalf of Swiren Law Firm, P.A. | May 21, 2020 | elder law
Elder abuse affects roughly 10% of American seniors over the age of 60, and this is just a figure from the reported cases. Many cases of elder abuse go unreported each year because the victim feels embarrassed, ashamed or they do not understand they are being abused....
On behalf of Swiren Law Firm, P.A. | Apr 11, 2020 | elder law
Elder Financial Abuse Elderly people are often the target of money scams and abuse, sometimes at the hands of their own loved ones. The belief is that age-related cognitive decline makes a person more susceptible to financial scams and coercion, with sometimes...
On behalf of Swiren Law Firm, P.A. | Apr 10, 2020 | elder law
If you have a senior spouse or other loved one as a beneficiary in your Florida will, you could inadvertently make them ineligible for government programs, such as Medicaid. We often assist clients in creating special needs trusts that help loved ones maintain...
On behalf of Swiren Law Firm, P.A. | Dec 9, 2019 | elder law
Making the choice of a Florida nursing home for your parent is never an easy process. There are many things that you must consider to ensure the facility will provide a safe and healthy space for your parent. To help make the process better for you, the government has...
On behalf of Swiren Law Firm, P.A. | Oct 31, 2019 | elder law
There is no doubt that it is important for society to look out for its most vulnerable members. These include children and the elderly. This has led to a specific area of law developing to focus on the older members of society. Elder law helps to watch out for issues...
On behalf of Swiren Law Firm, P.A. | Sep 20, 2019 | elder law
Elder abuse is prevalent, and this abuse can be difficult for victims for many reasons. Aside from the actual abuse, those who have been subjected to mistreatment may feel hopeless and lose the will to continue forward in life. Moreover, they may wrongly believe that...
On behalf of Swiren Law Firm, P.A. | Aug 7, 2019 | elder law
As we age, our bodies and minds are just not what they used to be. For many people, with age comes the realization that you can no longer properly care for yourself or your needs. This means you may require a guardian. Florida has guardianship laws that outline how...
On behalf of Swiren Law Firm, P.A. | May 31, 2019 | elder law
You may be standing at an important crossroads with your aging parent. Your mother or father is getting on in years and might be ailing to some degree, yet is still quite independent. The idea of putting your parent in an Orlando nursing home seems like an excessive...
On behalf of Swiren Law Firm, P.A. | Jan 18, 2019 | elder law
There may come a point when you need to choose a long-term care facility for yourself. But before that, you could find yourself helping an elderly loved one, such as a parent. There is a lot to consider when choosing a long-term care facility, including which one has...
