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This February, Do You Know How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love from Sweetheart Scams?
Many of us have heard about common scams that target the elderly. The mail scam, the telemarketer scam, the family emergency scam, each...
Rachel McGarry
Feb 19, 20192 min read
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Are Estate Planning New Year's Resolutions The Best Way to Protect Your Family in 2019?
Have you taken the time lately to consider what your goals are for the New Year? Whether you are hoping to focus on your professional or...
Rachel McGarry
Jan 22, 20192 min read
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Reasons Why Young Adult Children or Grandchildren Need Estate Planning
Parents may not always think of their 18-year-old children as fully grown adults, but they are in the eyes of the law. When it comes to...
Rachel McGarry
Dec 21, 20182 min read
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Did You Know the VA Will Pay Veteran Family Caregivers?
It is important to recognize and honor the sacrifices that our country’s veterans have made, but, it is equally as important to connect...
Rachel McGarry
Nov 27, 20182 min read
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How to Enroll In Medicare Part-D Prescription Drug Coverage
Medicare is the government health insurance program that offers health coverage for hospital care and medically related services. It...
Rachel McGarry
Oct 15, 20182 min read
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What It Means for Aretha Franklin to Have Died “Intestate”
The “Queen of Soul” passed away August 16, 2018. Aretha Franklin left many of us saddened by her sudden passing at the age of 76. What...
Rachel McGarry
Sep 3, 20183 min read
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3 Things to Consider When Planning Long-Term Care Needs for an Aging Parent
Talking about money can be awkward. Talking about taxes can be boring. And talking about death is a big no-no in most families. When we...
Rachel McGarry
Aug 1, 20182 min read
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5 Tips on How Seniors Can Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
For many people, summer is a time for backyard barbeques and trips to the beach. But summer is also a time when warm temperatures cause...
Rachel McGarry
Jul 3, 20182 min read
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When It Comes to Elder Abuse of a Senior, How Prepared Are You?
Older Americans face an increased risk of elder abuse. “Older Americans” is the generational term used to describe American citizens over...
Rachel McGarry
Jun 5, 20183 min read
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Do You Know How to Avoid Scams During Older Americans Month
The month of May is National Older Americans Month. Older Americans Month was created in 1983 by President Jimmy Carter to honor our...
Rachel McGarry
May 1, 20183 min read
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Tips for Planning for Your Autistic Child
Ensuring quality of life for your child with autism requires you to make legal and financial plans. When you hire our firm, we work...
Rachel McGarry
Apr 3, 20182 min read
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6 Signs of Caregiver Burnout
We know a caregiver’s life can be extremely hectic. You not only have a busy schedule, but it is now combined with the heavy...
Rachel McGarry
Mar 1, 20183 min read
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Tips and Ideas for Managing a Multi-Age Caregiver Schedule
If you are a family caregiver then you know just how hard it can be to manage the needs of another person. For members of The Sandwich...
Rachel McGarry
Feb 1, 20183 min read
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What is Filial Responsibility and Why Is It Being Discussed Now?
Imagine this scenario: You are fifty-five years old and have two children in college. Money is tight right now as you pay for college and...
Rachel McGarry
Jan 2, 20182 min read
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The Questions to Ask When It Comes to Updating Your Power of Attorney
Did you know that once you create a Florida Durable Power of Attorney, you must continuously update it? Most of us believe that once our...
Rachel McGarry
Dec 1, 20173 min read
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Want to Preserve Your Choices? You Need Estate Planning!
Do you enjoy making choices for yourself? Would you like to be independent as long as possible? If the answer to both questions is yes,...
Rachel McGarry
Sep 5, 20172 min read
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4 Tips You Can Use If You Suspect Your Aging Parent Should Not be Driving
Taking the keys away from your parent may feel odd. It may even feel uncomfortable and wrong, but if your parent is posing a threat to...
Rachel McGarry
Aug 1, 20172 min read
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Do You Know What a Medicare Scam Is? The Top 3 Thing to Look Out For
If you were to get a call from a “worker” at the Medicare office claiming that he or she needed your Medicare number prior to open...
Rachel McGarry
Jul 3, 20172 min read
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Who Should Be Your Power of Attorney?
Who is your agent under your Florida durable power of attorney? The selection of the agent you will name in your power of attorney is a...
Rachel McGarry
Jun 9, 20172 min read
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You Don’t Have to be “Old” to Need Elder Law Planning
Eighteen year olds are typically transitioning into college. They are spending most of their time worry about where they’re going to go...
Rachel McGarry
May 2, 20172 min read
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