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Medicaid Strategies: Personal Services Contracts
For many Florida families, caring for an aging parent begins long before nursing home care becomes necessary. Adult children often spend months or even years helping with grocery shopping, transportation, medication management, meal preparation, housekeeping, and personal care. While these services are frequently provided out of love, they also represent real work that would… Read More »
Medicaid Strategies: Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts
One of the greatest concerns facing seniors and their families is the possibility that long-term care costs will consume a lifetime of savings. With nursing home care in Florida exceeding $100,000 per year, many people find themselves caught between two undesirable outcomes: paying privately until their assets are depleted or relying on Medicaid after… Read More »
Medicaid Strategies: Pooled SNTs
For many Florida families, qualifying for Medicaid can feel like walking through a financial minefield. Strict income and asset limits often leave seniors and individuals with disabilities worried that they will lose access to critical healthcare benefits or be forced to spend down every dollar before receiving assistance. Fortunately, there are legal strategies that… Read More »
Does Medicaid Cover Long-Term Care in High-Quality Nursing Homes?
When families begin exploring long-term care options, one of the biggest concerns is cost. Another is quality. Many people assume that if they rely on Medicaid to pay for nursing home care, they will be limited to lower-quality facilities that accept Medicaid. That belief is not only misleading; it can prevent families from pursuing… Read More »
How to Help Seniors Protect Their Assets
The need for long-term care is an inevitable reality for many individuals, but the cost can be overwhelming for families. Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and extended in-home care services can quickly drain a lifetime of savings. For seniors who need ongoing care, Medicaid is often the only realistic way to cover these expenses…. Read More »
Ethical Issues In Medicaid Planning
Medicaid planning often raises difficult questions for families. Many people assume that qualifying for Medicaid means “giving everything away” or “hiding assets.” Others worry that planning to preserve assets while receiving government benefits may be improper or unethical. These misconceptions can prevent families from seeking help when they need it most. The truth is… Read More »
Why a Child With a Disability Needs a Special Needs Trust
Parents of a child with a disability face unique and lifelong planning challenges. Beyond day-to-day care and medical decisions, there is an ongoing concern that never truly goes away: What will happen to my child when I’m no longer here to help? For families whose children rely on Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or… Read More »
Need Medicaid Help? Distance Is Not a Problem
When a loved one needs long-term care, time is often short, and the situation is stressful. Families may be facing an unexpected nursing home admission, an assisted living placement, or a sudden realization that private pay care is simply not affordable. In these moments, many people assume they must find a Medicaid planning attorney… Read More »
How Florida’s Medicaid Look-Back Rules Really Work
When a loved one begins needing long-term care, families in Florida often find themselves scrambling for reliable information. In that rush, one topic causes more confusion and more sleepless nights than any other: Medicaid’s five-year look-back rule. Rumors spread quickly, and misinformation spreads even faster. Before long, people start believing that one wrong move… Read More »
Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A. Recognized as Fashionista Sponsor of 2nd Annual MS Focus on Fashion Event
West Palm Beach Elder Law Firm Demonstrates Commitment to Supporting Multiple Sclerosis Foundation West Palm Beach, FL – Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A. is proud to announce its recognition as a Fashionista Sponsor of the 2nd Annual MS Focus on Fashion event presented by Novartis on November 14, 2025. The event, which celebrates adaptive fashion… Read More »