It Will End But No One Knows When

While life as we know it is disrupted, we don’t know exactly when we will be able to move about without being aware of social distancing again. Until that time, caution is key. Even though you may be getting “cabin fever” or going “stir crazy” it’s better than the alternative. And while everyone is proposing all kinds of activities from learning how to play musical instruments or to speak a new language, I’d be more inclined to suggest taking steps to get legal plans filed.

Minor Children

Having legal plans in place if you have minor children is integral. If you should get the virus and not recover do you know who will tend to your minor children’s needs? If you are a single parent, who will take care of your minor children? These are important decisions that must be made and it’s best to make them while you are healthy and of sound mind.

Elderly Parents

This is also a time to focus on your elderly parents and loved ones. It’s a good time to suggest a review of their legal plans and to find out if they have designated a Financial Power of Attorney or a Health Care Power of Attorney. Many people who believe they don’t have much stuff or money, think they don’t need any legal plans. But most people have more things of value than they know. This is a time when unscrupulous family members could come out of the woodwork and start to take advantage of elderly relatives. It’s important to have legal plans in place to protect yourself or your elderly loved ones.

Health Care Workers And Grocery Store Workers

Are you a healthcare professional? You may be just starting out in your career and haven’t had a chance to think about your own mortality. But, the pandemic has changed that for so many healthcare workers. There has been an upsurge in online wills, however, you must understand that online wills may not provide the legal directives you need. It’s best to make a quick call to a reputable estate and asset protection attorney and/or an elder care attorney.

And what about those brave supermarket employees. The managers, the cashiers, the shelf stockers, everyone who works in a grocery store is putting their lives at risk during this pandemic. If you know someone who works in a supermarket and is over 18, you might want to check with them and encourage them to get some legal plans in place. As mentioned above, this is especially important for anyone who has minor children.

Don’t Take Chances

None of us knows if we will become a statistic during this global pandemic. While there is so little in our control right now, it may provide a sense of relief and security knowing that your loved ones’ needs are legally defined in the event anything should happen. We are helping clients get their legal plans drawn up via digital meetings. Give us a call and let us help you establish at least a small sense of peace.

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Delray Beach, FL., August 8, 2019: Mindy Felinton, founder of Felinton Elder Law & Estate Planning Centers, has posted a new blog on her law firm’s website entitled “The Importance Of Medicaid Planning For Middle Class And Lower Income Clients.” Ms. Felinton urges readers to look into Medicaid Planning.

It’s no secret as Felinton points out that, “The middle class in this country is shrinking rapidly.” She continues adding, “For those remaining in this declining middle class, it requires every bit of intellect and wisdom to hold onto the hard-earned money you’ve worked for your entire life. If a tragic accident or illness were to unexpectedly occur, all of your assets could be wiped out in the blink of an eye.”

According to Felinton, “The wealthy turn to tax planners to protect their assets. And, Medicaid is rarely if ever a consideration among the well-to-do.” She continues adding, “However, those in the middle class and those less well-off typically have minimal assets and may only have Medicaid to depend on for their healthcare needs. It is my passion to help those who may need additional financial resources to pay for long-term care and/or nursing home needs. This is done through Medicaid Planning.”

“Medicaid Planning is a legal process of structuring assets in a way that is permissible with the State Medicaid rules,” Felinton says. She adds, “It is for those who are the backbone of America, those with fewer and more limited assets and works with Medicare.”

The entire blog can be read at https://www.felintonlaw.com/the-importance-of-medicaid-planning-for-middle-class-and-lower-income-clients/

About Mindy Felinton

From a young age, Mindy wanted to be the voice that would make an impact in people’s lives. She became an attorney and has practiced law for over 30 years, so that she could fulfill her desire to help others. As a special prosecutor, Mindy defended the underdog (literally) in cases of animal abuse. As a state attorney in Florida she fought for justice. During the last 25 years, Mindy met many wonderful people who did not know their rights, did not understand the law, and did not know what options were available.

Mindy assists families with Medicaid planning to help with the cost of nursing home care and with obtaining veteran’s benefits to make the cost of care more manageable.   She also prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical directives.  Mindy is passionate about educating both other professionals and the public concerning VA Aid & Attendance benefits, Medicaid benefits,  and the use of trusts for the protection of assets.  She shares her experience and professional knowledge through free workshops, and as a frequent lecturer at State Bar Conferences.

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The middle class in this country is shrinking rapidly.

For those remaining in this declining middle class, it requires every bit of intellect and wisdom to hold onto the hard-earned money you’ve worked for your entire life. If a tragic accident or illness were to unexpectedly occur, all of your assets could be wiped out in the blink of an eye.

The wealthy turn to tax planners to protect their assets. And, Medicaid is rarely if ever a consideration among the well-to-do. However, those in the middle class and those less well-off typically have minimal assets and may only have Medicaid to depend on for their healthcare needs. It is my passion to help those who may need additional financial resources to pay for long-term care and/or nursing home needs. This is done through Medicaid Planning.

What is Medicaid Planning?

Medicaid Planning is a legal process of structuring assets in a way that is permissible with the State Medicaid rules. It is for those who are the backbone of America, those with fewer and more limited assets and works with Medicare.

Most people don’t understand that Medicaid Planning can and really needs to be part of an overall asset protection plan. There is no need to spend or give away all of your assets and resources. While you are still healthy, you can create a Medicaid plan that will be in place in your time of need to protect your hard-earned assets.

Don’t wait for a crisis to happen. It could be too late. If you do, you may end up overwhelmed and go into a reactive mode that could once again wipe out what little resources you have. Give Felinton Elder Law & Estate Planning Centers a call for help with Medicaid planning.

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