FAQs and RADIO PROGRAM ARCHIVES - Elder Law and Guardianships
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Christian Lawyers serving you in Elder Law and Guardianships
The Jacksonville Christian Lawyer Directory provides free legal information on its weekly radio programs, which can be heard worldwide via online broadcast streaming. Please go to the "Radio Program Schedule" tab to see the upcoming radio schedule, listening options and legal topics to be discussed.
Additionally, the Jacksonville Christian Lawyer Directory is pleased to provide free legal information through the following collection of frequently asked questions (FAQs). Click on the relevant law specialty to the right to bring up related FAQs and Radio Program Archives.
RADIO PROGRAM ARCHIVES
Our member lawyers have the pleasure of speaking on Jacksonville, Florida's premier Christian radio stations, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 8-9am. (To see this month's schedule, please go to the Radio Program Schedule page). Below are the archives from our radio programs for this legal specialty.
Tuesday, October 6th - Elder Law (listen)
Wednesday, September 30th - Elder Law (listen)
Tuesday, August 6th - Elder Law, Wills, Trusts (listen)
Tuesday, July 28th - Elder Law, Wills, Trusts (listen)
Wednesday, June 3rd - Elder Law, Wills, Trusts and Special Needs (listen)
Wednesday, February 25th - Elder Law (listen)
Our member lawyers have the pleasure of speaking on Jacksonville, Florida's premier Christian radio stations, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 8-9am. (To see this month's schedule, please go to the Radio Program Schedule page). Below are the archives from our radio programs for this legal specialty.
Tuesday, October 6th - Elder Law (listen)
Wednesday, September 30th - Elder Law (listen)
Tuesday, August 6th - Elder Law, Wills, Trusts (listen)
Tuesday, July 28th - Elder Law, Wills, Trusts (listen)
Wednesday, June 3rd - Elder Law, Wills, Trusts and Special Needs (listen)
Wednesday, February 25th - Elder Law (listen)
FAQ - Elder Law and Guardianships
What is Elder Law?
Elder Law includes not only the elderly, but the disabled and their families. It is a discipline that looks not only at individual but his/her family structure, living conditions, medical issues, financial issues, and support structure. It combines the medical and social models of assisting seniors, the disabled, and their families, and layers that with the legal component.
What is Durable Power of Attorney?
The authority given by a durable power of attorney continues even though the person signing the document has become incapacitated. It is valid until a new document is signed, until the person dies, or until a guardianship proceeding negates the authority. It must contain certain statutory language to be durable. In contrast, a general power of attorney is no longer valid once the person signing the document is incapacitated.
When does the authority under a Power of Attorney end?
By provision within the document itself, revocation by the person signing it, death of the person signing it, or if a guardianship proceeding is commenced unless and until the court rules otherwise.
At what age should an individual consider a Durable Power of Attorney?
Any individual age 18 or over should seriously consider a Durable Power of Attorney, Designation of Health Care Surrogate, and Living Will. S/he should also consider a Last Will and Testament.
What happens if I don't have those documents in place?
If you do not have a Durable Power of Attorney, no one will have authority to manage your property and financial matters during your lifetime if you are incapacitated. Without a Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Florida law will determine who will make your medical decisions in the event you are unable to make your own decisions. In many cases, a guardianship is required if these documents are not in place and you become incapacitated. If you do not have a Last Will and Testament, the laws of the State of Florida will dictate to whom your assets will pass at your death.
Is it true I will lose my homestead property if I have go to go a nursing home?
In most cases, no! At least not in Florida. To avoid a costly mistake, it is important to consult an elder law attorney prior to renting, selling, or transferring your home if you or your spouse are to be placed in a nursing home.
What is Elder Law?
Elder Law includes not only the elderly, but the disabled and their families. It is a discipline that looks not only at individual but his/her family structure, living conditions, medical issues, financial issues, and support structure. It combines the medical and social models of assisting seniors, the disabled, and their families, and layers that with the legal component.
What is Durable Power of Attorney?
The authority given by a durable power of attorney continues even though the person signing the document has become incapacitated. It is valid until a new document is signed, until the person dies, or until a guardianship proceeding negates the authority. It must contain certain statutory language to be durable. In contrast, a general power of attorney is no longer valid once the person signing the document is incapacitated.
When does the authority under a Power of Attorney end?
By provision within the document itself, revocation by the person signing it, death of the person signing it, or if a guardianship proceeding is commenced unless and until the court rules otherwise.
At what age should an individual consider a Durable Power of Attorney?
Any individual age 18 or over should seriously consider a Durable Power of Attorney, Designation of Health Care Surrogate, and Living Will. S/he should also consider a Last Will and Testament.
What happens if I don't have those documents in place?
If you do not have a Durable Power of Attorney, no one will have authority to manage your property and financial matters during your lifetime if you are incapacitated. Without a Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Florida law will determine who will make your medical decisions in the event you are unable to make your own decisions. In many cases, a guardianship is required if these documents are not in place and you become incapacitated. If you do not have a Last Will and Testament, the laws of the State of Florida will dictate to whom your assets will pass at your death.
Is it true I will lose my homestead property if I have go to go a nursing home?
In most cases, no! At least not in Florida. To avoid a costly mistake, it is important to consult an elder law attorney prior to renting, selling, or transferring your home if you or your spouse are to be placed in a nursing home.
Christian Lawyers serving you in Elder Law and Guardianships
Vicki J. Bowers, Esq.
Vicki Joiner Bowers, PA
4540 Southside Blvd., Suite 303
Jacksonille, FL 32216
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Vicki Joiner Bowers, PA
4540 Southside Blvd., Suite 303
Jacksonille, FL 32216
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Vicki J. Bowers is Board Certified in Elder Law by the Florida Bar and by the National Elder Law Foundation. She is among the 5% of Florida attorneys named to the Florida Super Lawyers list for 2008.
Specializing in elder law focuses Ms. Bowers’ practice on the unique issues faced by the elderly, the disabled, and their families. Services include special needs trusts, advance directives, long term care planning, nursing home placement and discharge issues, Medicaid and SSI planning, guardianship, and probate. She also prepares Wills, Trusts, and advance directives – important documents at any stage of life.
Ms. Bowers is frequently speaks on elder law and planning issues, and has published articles on advance directives and long term care planning. She is a member of The Florida Bar (member, Elder Law Section) and serves on the Elder Law Certification Committee (2006-2009). She served as CLE Chair for the Elder Law Section (2002-2004) and on the CLE Committee for the Florida Bar (2003-2005). She is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association (Co-chair, Elder Law Section 1999-2001; Chair 2004-2005), American Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (member, Florida Section; Board member, Florida Section, 2003-2007), and the Christian Legal Society (Secretary 2002-2004). A Jacksonville native, she earned her B.A. in Business Administration from Jacksonville University, and her J.D. from Stetson College of Law.
Specializing in elder law focuses Ms. Bowers’ practice on the unique issues faced by the elderly, the disabled, and their families. Services include special needs trusts, advance directives, long term care planning, nursing home placement and discharge issues, Medicaid and SSI planning, guardianship, and probate. She also prepares Wills, Trusts, and advance directives – important documents at any stage of life.
Ms. Bowers is frequently speaks on elder law and planning issues, and has published articles on advance directives and long term care planning. She is a member of The Florida Bar (member, Elder Law Section) and serves on the Elder Law Certification Committee (2006-2009). She served as CLE Chair for the Elder Law Section (2002-2004) and on the CLE Committee for the Florida Bar (2003-2005). She is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association (Co-chair, Elder Law Section 1999-2001; Chair 2004-2005), American Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (member, Florida Section; Board member, Florida Section, 2003-2007), and the Christian Legal Society (Secretary 2002-2004). A Jacksonville native, she earned her B.A. in Business Administration from Jacksonville University, and her J.D. from Stetson College of Law.