Planning Your Funeral
"Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome." - Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) Taking time to plan your funeral takes a lot of stress off your family at an already difficult time. When done correctly, planning your funeral can be a wonderful...
Special Needs Trust Made Simple
A Special Needs Trust can be created to help your loved ones with special needs maintain their benefits when they receive funds that would supplement their benefits and enhance their care. The following article from DiFranza Law further explains more about Special...
Common Elder Scams & How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
It’s a common knowledge that we forget things as we age, but did you know that scientists have found evidence in our brains that we become financially vulnerable as we age? Dr. Mark Lachs, a physician at Weill-Cornell Medicine in New York has put a label on what he...
Assets After Death: The Probate Process
The probate process can be confusing and difficult to navigate following the death of a family member. The following article from Florida Probate Attorney Lisa DiFranza features an overview of how the probate process works. If you need help navigating probate in...
Do You Need a Living Will or DNR Order?
Something could happen to you that makes you unable to make your own medical decisions. A car accident, stroke, and heart attack are just a few of the tragedies that have touched all of us. In an effort to prepare for this day, some people might have a...
Guardianship After Your Child with Special Needs Turns 18
If you’re a parent or caregiver for a child with special needs, the day your child turns 18 can be very scary, especially if you don’t have a proper plan in place for your family. When your child turns 18, whether you like it or not, they legally become an adult and...
Nursing Home Quality Ranked by State
This eye-opening report combines nursing home quality data with a survey of family members to rank the best and worst states for nursing home care. The study also illustrates how Americans truly view nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities. Whether you are...
Can You Get Paid for Being a Caregiver for Your Parents?
As your parents age, it is important to consider how much time you may need to care for them if you choose to be their caregiver. In many cases, being a caregiver is a full-time job. If you want to provide the level of care needed for the best quality of life, you may...
Who Pays the Debts When a Loved One Dies?
A loss is hard on a family especially when the loss occurs before your loved one has a chance to prepare the documents they need to protect and distribute their assets. This time in life can be even more difficult to navigate if your loved one has debts that exceed...
Navigating Guardianship for Aging Loved Ones
Being responsible for another person’s finances, medical decisions, and property is called guardianship and it’s a large responsibility. To ensure that the process protects the most vulnerable at such a critical time, DiFranza Law works closely with families in...