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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: How Planning Ahead Can Help Protect Loved Ones
Each year on June 15, communities around the world recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges many older adults face, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse. While elder abuse is often associated with neglect or mistreatment, financial exploitation is one of the most common forms of… Read More »
Preparing for the Future: Legal Planning After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Local organizations such as Alzheimer’s Community Care work year-round to provide education, support services, and resources for individuals and families affected by memory disorders. For those looking to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease,… Read More »
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes: Florida Medicaid Planning Explained
As Florida’s population continues to age, more Florida families are facing difficult decisions about long-term care for aging parents, spouses, or even themselves. One of the most common areas of confusion involves the difference between assisted living facilities and nursing homes — and perhaps even more importantly, how these types of care can be… Read More »
How to Get Free Home Health Care in Florida
This proIf you or a loved one needs help at home because of age, illness, or disability, the cost of care can feel overwhelming. The good news is that Florida Medicaid offers programs that can cover home health care services at little or no cost for those who qualify. Even if your loved one… Read More »
Understanding Florida Special Needs Trusts: First-Party vs. Third-Party Trusts
What is a Florida Special Needs Trust? A Florida Special Needs Trust, also referred to as a supplemental care trust, is a type of trust that allows for assets to be available for a beneficiary while not interfering with important government programs that the beneficiary receives, such as Medicaid, Social Security Disability and Food… Read More »
Florida Medicaid Planning as an Alternative to Long-Term Care Insurance
Why Long-Term Care Planning is Often Overlooked Florida Medicaid planning is an increasingly important part of long-term care planning, yet it remains one of the most overlooked areas of retirement and estate strategy. Families often assume Medicare will pay for an extended nursing home stay or that they can address the issue later if… Read More »
Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A. Supports Alzheimer’s Community Care’s 27th Annual Education Conference
Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A. is proud to support Alzheimer’s Community Care and its upcoming 27th Annual Education Conference, taking place on Thursday, May 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens. This year’s conference continues a long-standing tradition of bringing together caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community members… Read More »
Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A. Continues Support of Legal Aid Society’s “Waves of Justice” Gala
Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A. is proud to support the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County as a sponsor of the upcoming “Waves of Justice” Gala, taking place on April 18, 2026, at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. The annual gala plays an important… Read More »
Medicaid Planning Florida: Protect Assets with Irrevocable Trusts
Qualifying for Medicaid requires meeting strict income and asset limits. In Florida, applicants are generally limited to just $2,000 in countable assets, though certain items like a primary residence and vehicle are exempt. Because of these limitations, many individuals assume they are not eligible for Medicaid. Fortunately, with proper planning, it is often possible… Read More »
Guardianships and Special Needs Trusts in Florida: How They Work Together
When a loved one can no longer manage their own affairs, many families turn to guardianship in Florida as a solution. But what many people don’t realize is that there are also powerful planning tools, called Special Needs Trusts (SNTs), that can support or even reduce the need for court involvement. Even more importantly,… Read More »