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Amy McGarry, Esq.
Oct 15, 20202 min read
COVID-19 Reveals Why Estate Planning Awareness is So Essential
Has the COVID-19 pandemic caused you to reflect on things, like estate planning? Learn more on our blog today.
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Rachel McGarry
Sep 12, 20202 min read
Self-Care Awareness: Remember To Take Care of Yourself When Caring For Your Spouse
Have you heard that September is Self-Care Awareness Month? These thirty days are dedicated to reminding all of us that we need work...
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Rachel McGarry
Aug 12, 20202 min read
Three Things Parents and Their College-Bound Children Should Do During COVID-19
Did you know that COVID-19 is surging among young adults in many states? With college campuses set to reopen in the fall, the risk of...
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Rachel McGarry
Jul 21, 20202 min read
5 Questions to Ask Before Deciding on a Nursing Home
Have you considered how important it will be for you to help an elder loved one decide on the right nursing home? There are many factors...
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Rachel McGarry
Jun 15, 20202 min read
How to Help Others Understand an Aging Parent’s Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease impacts millions of senior adults. A form of dementia that causes memory loss and diminished problem-solving...
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Rachel McGarry
May 27, 20202 min read
How to Ask for Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver
Are you 30 to 40 years old? Are you a parent of young children? Are you also caring for an aging parent or grandparent? If so, you are...
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Rachel McGarry
Apr 14, 20203 min read
Ways to Keep You and Your Loved Ones Safe During Covid-19
As a Florida senior, are you worried about your health right now? Often, even when we are inundated with information, the right knowledge...
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Rachel McGarry
Mar 11, 20203 min read
Do You Know What a Florida Estate Plan Really Is?
Have you heard the statement “never put off till to-morrow what you can do day after to-morrow just as well”? This well-known, and often...
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Rachel McGarry
Feb 11, 20202 min read
How Florida Seniors Can Avoid Valentine’s Day “Lonely Heart” Scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love and affection will be on people’s minds. This is for good reason. After all, showing a significant...
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Rachel McGarry
Feb 4, 20203 min read
The Top 7 Reasons You May Need to Update Your Estate Planning in 2020
There are many things to do when a new year arrives. Making resolutions, setting goals, and deciding what you really want for the next...
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Rachel McGarry
Dec 12, 20192 min read
Ways Older Adults Can Stay Mobile When They Can No Longer Drive Safely
Did you know Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is the first week of every December? While the annual driver safety event often only...
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Rachel McGarry
Nov 12, 20192 min read
6 Tips Every Family Caregiver Needs to Know
November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month. In honor of this annual celebration let us share with you six important tips every...
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Rachel McGarry
Oct 11, 20192 min read
What is the Secure Act and Could It Impact My Stretch IRA?
The SECURE Act of 2019 was passed earlier this year by the US House of Representative. It was expected to be considered by the U.S....
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Rachel McGarry
Sep 18, 20192 min read
What Do I Need to Know About Florida Medicaid?
Florida Medicaid can be confusing. How do you access it? When does it apply? What standards need to be met to ensure that you and your...
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Rachel McGarry
Aug 12, 20192 min read
Recognizing Heat-Related Warning Signs Can Help Mom and Dad Enjoy the Summer
When it comes to the summer months here in Florida, how are you planning to protect your senior loved ones from the heat? Unfortunately,...
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Rachel McGarry
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Tips You Need When it Comes to Ancillary Probate
When clients first come to us to discuss their estate plan, many have the primary goal in mind of avoiding probate. Probate is a legal...
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Rachel McGarry
Jun 3, 20192 min read
Identifying Risks Factors Can Help Protect Seniors from Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is an enormous problem throughout the world. According to the National Council on Aging, millions of American seniors will...
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Rachel McGarry
May 6, 20192 min read
Older Americans Have Come a Long Way Since the First National Older Americans Month
Did you know that every May is National Older Americans Month? It is also National Elder Law Month across the country! During this time...
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Rachel McGarry
Apr 5, 20192 min read
Check Out Our Last Minute Tax Tips Before April 15th Is Here
With Tax Day quickly approaching, you may be rushing to gather your documents and preparing to file your taxes. The good news is that...
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Rachel McGarry
Mar 6, 20192 min read
A Durable Power of Attorney Can Authorize Hiring a Paid Elder Caregiver
Without proper legal authorization, there is only so much that family members and friends of an elder loved one can do to help. This is...
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