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Here at The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller, we love our pets! Take a moment to meet some of our friendly, furry extended family members. Say Hello to Damien Damien is a beloved member of administrative assistant, Joyce Ginyard’ s family. Damien is a 3-year-old Lab who has […]

In a decision that could affect millions of nursing home residents receiving or hoping to receive assistance from Medicaid, a federal district court has ruled that private individuals who believe they are not receiving proper benefits under their state’s Medicaid program cannot sue state officials. The case, Westside Mothers v. Haveman, […]

Many parents and grandparents want to pass their wealth to their children while they are still alive. Gifts to children or grandchildren can be a good way to reduce a taxable estate. What Is a Crummey Trust? While you can give a child or grandchild $17,000 (in 2023) a year […]

Thank you to Madison at Clermont for a great event – 70’s Party on Thursday, April 20th

In November 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare coverage will be expanded to include medically necessary dental services. This change in Medicare rules will allow people with life-threatening conditions to receive dental care and operations related to conditions approved by CMS. The provisions in […]

Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Heather Kirson of The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller gave expert advice on understanding wills, trusts and advance directives at the Humana Neighborhood Center in Altamonte Springs on April 12th. “…outstanding job! The feedback has been nothing short of spectacular. Thanks […]

In order to be eligible for Medicaid, you cannot have recently transferred assets. Congress does not want you to move into a nursing home on Monday, give all your money to your children (or whomever) on Tuesday, and qualify for Medicaid on Wednesday. So it has imposed a penalty on […]

The tax plan put forward by the Republican-led House of Representatives would eliminate many current deductions, and getting rid of one of them in particular could deal a serious financial blow to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The plan proposes eliminating the medical expense deduction, a change that will especially […]

Join Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Heather Kirson LIVE for expert advice on planning for long-term care, advance directives, VA benefits, Medicaid and more on Thursday, May 4th at 6:00pm, EST. at The Mark Street Senior Recreation Center – 99 East Mark Street, Orlando, FL. 32803 We also […]

For the first time in more than 10 years, Medicare Part B enrollees will see some of their costs decline. In an announcement issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency outlined changes to the premium, deductible, and co-payment amounts for numerous Medicare costs taking effect in 2023. Medicare Part […]