Author Archives: Irama Valdes

Now THIS is a Nursing Home!!

It’s not often we get to report good news when it comes to nursing facilities. Most of the time it is a horrible story on poor hygiene or elder abuse, but NOT TODAY! Jean Makesh, CEO of Lantern assisted living facilities, has created a beautiful nursing facility that makes its residents feel “right at home.”Makesh created an environment residents are proud to call their home, even if they don’t remember their own name. Instead of rooms or units, each resident gets a “home” on a quiet little

My Will: Where do I start?

Having a will is just as important for ordinary folks as it is for multi- millionaires–and failing to organize your estate is a major financial mistake for anyone. CNBC’s Sharon Epperson offers simple steps to help you set up your will. Check out the extremely useful video HERE or click on the image above. If you can’t…

Let the teacher love continue!

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…

WE LOVE TEACHERS!!

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…

Living Wills are not Last Will & Testaments; Know the difference

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.…

This is the LEAST you should do for your children… and for the month of April, it’s FREE

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…

You’re going to be healthy and live forever!

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…

Make sure he sees the glaciers!

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…