Recent Blog Posts
New Study Offers Evidence that Children Don’t Understand Parents’ End-Of-Life Needs
If you’re an adult child of aging parents, you might be avoiding having conversations with them about difficult topics such as hospice care, or how they want their money to be handled when they are incapacitated by senility or injury. If this is the case, you’re certainly not alone. A survey conducted by Fidelity… Read More »
Medicaid Planning: Using Caregiver Contracts
Millions of Americans are currently caring for an elderly family member or friend at home, without receiving regular compensation. Depending on the circumstances, however, it may actually be beneficial for both parties to enter into a care contract wherein the caregiver accepts payment for the care they are providing their loved one and also… Read More »
Shalloway Firm Speaks To Educate Healthcare Professional, The Public
Elder Law Attorneys Mark Shalloway and Allison Muney of Shalloway & Shalloway, West Palm Beach, will speak to the National Business Institute-sponsored symposium on Elder Law and Medical Planning on August 29th and 30th. The convention at the Holiday Inn-Palm Beach Airport for healthcare professionals, as well as the public, is billed as “Everything… Read More »
Special Needs Individuals Have New Savings Option in A.B.L.E. Accounts
As of June 30, individuals with special needs will have a new option for saving money while remaining eligible for federal benefits such as Social Security Income and Medicare. Qualifying individuals will be able to open accounts designed according to the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, known as A.B.L.E. accounts. Whether an A.B.L.E…. Read More »
An Overview of Medicaid
Medicaid was established in 1965 under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Medicaid is a Federal-State program of medical assistance that was established for low-income individuals who are aged, blind or disabled. Since 1965, the Medicaid program has been expanded to cover many more than just the very poor or disabled. Medicaid covers… Read More »
Elder Atty. Shalloway Presents Elder Advocate Award
THE Elder Law and Special Needs Trust Attorney firm of Shalloway & Shalloway of West Palm Beach has presented their 2016 Elder Advocate Award to Mr. Gordon Broom for his many thousands of hours of volunteer work in a variety of venues. The entire community has benefited from his personal efforts while he himself… Read More »
Shalloway Rep Meets, Plans with Catholic Charities
Supervisor Milly Quebedeaux of the Elder Law Attorney firm of Shalloway and Shalloway recently met with the social workers of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach. The meeting was set for the purpose of determining how the Shalloway firm might most efficiently respond to the needs of Palm Beach Diocese parishioners. The… Read More »
Those Shaping the Future of Elder Law
NAELA: The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys plays an active role in matters of public policy. The association may be contacted at the following address: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 1577 Spring Hill Rd. Ste. #220, Vienna, VA 22182 Ph: (703) 563-9504 www.naela.org The association has a public policy consultant in Washington,… Read More »
Social Elements That Are Guiding The Future Of Elder Law – Part One
Individual Attorneys: Changes to Elder Law are derived from the actions of individual attorneys who are advocating for their clients. Elder Law attorneys are leaders of their communities and the profession of Elder Law. They re-present a respected segment of the general population. The work done by the Elder Law Bar is designed to help… Read More »
Atty. Shalloway Tells It To The Army…By The Numbers
Elder Law and Special Needs Trust Attorney Mark Shalloway of West Palm Beach recently conducted a tutorial seminar for U.S. Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) officers at the Redstone Arsenal, AL. Mr. Shalloway explained the Federal-State Medicaid program that provides long term care benefits. JAG officers who are usually busy defending and prosecuting those… Read More »