Neighbors are not always neighborly. In fact, neighbor disputes over such issues as property boundaries, encroachments, noise, privacy, unkept yards and parking can easily boil over from mere misunderstandings to legal disputes. Issues with neighbors that escalate into legal conflicts can consume disproportionate amounts of time and money. They can especially make it difficult to…
Forming a 501(c)(3) is the most common method of registering a nonprofit corporation in the United States. 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible for federal and state tax exemptions and have been created for one or more of the following purposes: Religious advocacy or worship Charitable work Scientific research, discussion or recognition In support of the arts…
For Medicaid eligibility, there are a set number of activities that the program takes into consideration when determining whether to approve an applicants request for coverage. These are in addition to Medicaid means testing in which the program reviews assets and income to determine Medicaid eligibility. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for Medicaid Eligibility …
Medicaid Planning – Florida Medicaid is the state and federal partnership that provides health coverage for selected categories of people, including the elderly, in Florida. Because having low income and virtually no assets is an eligibility requirement, one of the most complex areas of estate planning involves preparing someone with significant income and assets for…
The need for conflict resolution is in high demand in the homeowner’s association (HOA) space with 24% of all HOA owners cited in a CAI survey as saying that they have had a conflict with their HOA. HOA disputes often deal with residents and owners complaining of HOA harassment, negligence and generally unfair treatment. If…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR ) Qualified Income Trusts (QITs), also known as Miller Trusts, allow Florida seniors whose income exceeds Medicaid’s eligibility limits to still qualify for Medicaid coverage of long-term nursing home care. Each month, the portion of the applicant’s income above the Medicaid threshold is deposited into the QIT, and upon the recipient’s…
Many community associations begin life under the sole management of a real estate development company. Then there is a developer-HOA transition in which the real estate developer passes control of the association to the community’s homeowners. In Florida, the process and timing of a developer transition are closely regulated by Florida Statute 720.307 – Transition…
By most people’s standards, a nursing home can be very expensive. It is not unusual to pay anywhere between $5,000 and $10,000 a month to a facility for an individual (or double that cost for a couple). Medicaid means testing ensures that the people who have the greatest financial need for coverage receive Medicaid benefits….
HOAs in Florida Nationwide, HOAs collect $96 billion per year from homeowners. There are 49,000 HOAs in Florida Roughly 9.6 million Floridians live in HOA communities. Each Florida HOA has on average 200 residents. 45% of the state’s population lives in HOA communities. >65% of Florida homeowners are part of HOAs. Some 3.5 million Florida…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Many estate assets like life insurance policies, IRAs, 401Ks, and bank accounts have designated beneficiaries organized into primary, secondary, and tertiary classes to create a clear succession plan. Naming an estate as a beneficiary is generally undesirable because it increases probate fees, reduces inherited wealth, and risks a judge making distribution…
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