Florida Elder Law, 2008-2009 ed. (Vol. 14 & 15, Florida Practice Series)

This text offers step-by-step practical advice on the issues. Areas covered include representing the terminally ill; preventing abuse and neglect; estate planning, wills, and probate; planning for a disabled heir; federally taxable estate and state taxes; funding retirement; Social Security, private pensions, Supplemental Security Income and disability income; state intangible and real property tax exemptions; grandparental rights; Medicare and private health care insurance; Americans with Disabilities Act and Older Americans Act; incapacity; choosing a residential setting; regulation of nursing homes and assisted living facilities; long-term care insurance; Medicaid; powers of attorney; advance health care directives and anatomical gifts; and guardianship.