If you’re an avid reader of this blog, you know the impact Alzheimer’s has had on my life and my family’s life. When I read the following article a year ago, I saw a light at the end of the tunnel for all of those suffering through this disease, either a victim themselves or as a…
Because of many kind, persistent, and hardworking teachers, I am where I am today. I have the ability to help so many people through the legal justice system and in life. I can read, write, and speak two languages and know the difference between their, they’re, and there. In honor and gratitude of teachers, Irama Valdes, P.A. is…
Teacher’s day is coming up on Tuesday May 3rd and what better way for Irama Valdes, P.A. to show their appreciation for the most honorable profession than to announce that we are now part of the ARAG Network! Many teachers have the ability to sign up for legal insurance. ARAG provides teachers access to the legal…
We are often asked to prepare a Living Will. Many times the person asking has confused the term «Living Will» for «Last Will and Testament.» The two documents are wholly different and accomplish different things for the individual executing them. The Florida Bar often provides wonderful literature, making my job as a writer, sometimes, much simpler.…
It’s not a pretty thought, but have you ever wondered what happens to your little one if you and the child’s other parent die? Don’t have an answer? Well, you should! It’s not a pleasant subject to discuss, but the important ones never are. Here’s an example of what can happen if you and the child’s parent…
APRIL FOOLS!!! You are certainly not going to live forever, and we do hope you will be healthy until it’s time for you to move on to greener pastures… but what if you aren’t indefinitely healthy? Did you know that 5.1 million Americans may suffer from some form of Dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease? This number…
Daylight savings time is almost upon us and I find myself using the «spring forward / fall back» trick every year. I can never remember which way to adjust my clocks. Unfortunately, there is no trick which helps us stop the clock entirely. Each moment that passes is one lost entirely. If you have minor…
It’s February… the month of roses, chocolates, expensive gifts and romance. If you’re single, why not give yourself a gift? Create an estate plan that you can count on (unlike that last boyfriend/girlfriend you had). Yes, single folks need estate plans, too. Let’s paint a picture: You’re single. You have two parents, whom, although are not…
Education is extremely important, whether you are becoming a teacher, mechanic, lawyer or doctor. The benefits of obtaining a college degree, at a minimum, vastly outweigh skipping college and trying to make a living using just your high school diploma. This, of course, does not apply to everyone, but it is clear that so many…
I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit this webpage and make it to the blog section. None of this would be possible without your support. So, why elder law? Elder law is a personal area of the law. It involves interpersonal issues; familial issues that are not so easy to…
