Recent Blog Posts
Medicaid Strategies: Loans
When a loved one needs nursing home care unexpectedly, families often face two urgent concerns: how to pay for care and how to preserve enough assets to protect a spouse or other family members. Long-term care can cost thousands of dollars each month, and someone who has saved for retirement may discover that those… Read More »
Mark Shalloway Participates in 2027 Broker AEP Kickoff & Vendor Expo
Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A. is pleased to highlight attorney Mark Shalloway’s participation as a speaker at the 2027 Broker AEP Kickoff & Vendor Expo, held September 16, 2026, at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event, organized by Prominence Medicare Advantage, brought together insurance professionals and healthcare industry representatives… Read More »
5 Estate Planning Mistakes Florida Families Should Avoid
National Estate Planning Awareness Week | October 19–25, 2026 Estate planning is one of the most important steps individuals and families can take to protect their loved ones and prepare for the future. Yet many Florida residents put off creating an estate plan, assume a simple will is sufficient, or overlook important details that… Read More »
Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month: What Florida Families Should Know
October is Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to recognize the dignity, independence, and rights of people living in nursing homes and other long-term care settings. The observance began in 1981 as Residents’ Rights Week, after nursing home residents attending a national conference called for a dedicated time to recognize residents and their… Read More »
National Special Needs Law Month: Planning for a Lifetime of Support, Security and Independence
October is National Special Needs Law Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique legal and financial planning needs of individuals with disabilities and the families who support them. For many families, special needs planning begins with a simple but difficult question: What will happen when I am no longer able to provide… Read More »
Medicaid Strategies: Strategic Gifting
For seniors concerned about the cost of future nursing home care, protecting assets is often a major priority. Long-term care can consume retirement savings quickly, leaving families worried about how they will pay for necessary care while preserving something for a spouse, children, or other loved ones. Medicaid can help cover the cost of… Read More »
International Day of Older Persons: Planning for Longer Lives with Dignity and Security
Each year on October 1, the world observes International Day of Older Persons, a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions of older adults while raising awareness of the challenges and opportunities that come with an aging population. Established by the United Nations in 1990, the observance encourages individuals, families, communities, and policymakers to consider… Read More »
Medicaid Crisis Planning in Florida: What to Do When a Parent Suddenly Needs Nursing Home Care
A Crisis Can Become a $15,000-to-$20,000-a-Month Problem A fall. A stroke. A hospitalization followed by rehabilitation. A diagnosis that suddenly makes returning home unsafe. For many Florida families, the need for nursing home care does not arrive with years of warning. It arrives as a crisis and frequently with a nursing home bill that… Read More »
Healthy Aging Month: Planning for Independence, Dignity and the Future
Growing older is a natural part of life, but how we prepare for the years ahead can make a meaningful difference in our independence, security, and quality of life. Every September, Healthy Aging Month encourages adults to look at aging from a positive and proactive perspective. While conversations about healthy aging often focus on… Read More »
Medicaid Strategies: Income-Producing Rental Properties
For many Florida seniors, rental real estate represents an important source of financial security. A rental home, condominium, or other income-producing property may provide monthly income that helps pay for living expenses and supports a comfortable retirement. But when long-term care becomes necessary, owning rental property can raise complicated Medicaid planning questions. Can a… Read More »