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all about kids

Building Strengths In Children

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., School Psychologist
What does your child to decide their career path but as parents we recognize invest time and money into your child’s music or dance
excel at? As a child I grew their talents. only to have her stop a short time later. No worries as
up in the Evil Knievel era Building your child’s talents requires intentionality and it’s an experience that helped shape her. What’s next?
and I was the best kid in not every interest develops to be your child’s chosen path. Finally, if needed, seek guidance. Maybe your child is a
my Miami neighborhood When my child was a teen he wanted to be a YouTuber. happy wanderer with little focus or struggling with his or
at jumping a bicycle across He was great at technology so I encouraged him to her identity. There are counselors and career coaches that
two open ramps and I have develop that interest but gave him opportunities for new can assist. You can find counselors at www.sfacc.net and
scars to prove it. Of course, experiences in areas I believed he might excel even more. a career coach at https://collegecareerconsulting.com.
my parents did not see this Here are three ways to build your child’s strengths. Dr. Forgan and associates test kids ages 5 and older
as my natural affinity and First, continue to encourage your child to try different for ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, gifted, learning disabilities,
encouraged me to become activities including the ones that are out of their comfort and processing problems. Call (561) 625-4125 or visit
a dentist. I didn’t believe I zone. Second, don’t give up on your child. You might JimForgan.com.
was good at science and did not pursue this career but in
hindsight, I could have become a dentist if they would
have just kept encouraging me. La Posada Offers Something for Everyone
At 10 years old I already believed I wasn’t good at
math and science and this shaped my future career. I tell
you this because you know your child best and you might with Five Star Everything
need to continue to nudge and believe for your child until
he or she can believe on their own. Our kids have free will
As a resort-style
community, La Posada,
it’s thE laW! a Kisco senior living
community in the heart
of Palm Beach Gardens,
specializes in providing a
full-service senior living
Did You Know community that provides
an enriched lifestyle. With
That, In Florida… a unique approach and
philosophy centered on
giving residents peace of
By Adam S. Gumson, Esq. mind, La Posada focuses
on providing residents
Summary administration with five-star service in
is a probate shortcut that can all areas. Residents have access to a variety of amenities,
be used in Florida if: 1) the from chef-prepared meals to concierge services, state-
death occurred more than of-the-art wellness programs and so much more. It’s this
two years ago; or 2) the commitment to five-star service that recently earned La
probate assets do not exceed Posada three The Best of Palm Beach County awards.
$75,000 in value. The court The annual awards, presented by the Palm Beach Post,
doesn’t appoint a personal recognized the community as the best assisted living,
representative (executor or retirement, and skilled nursing community. This impressive
administrator) for the estate achievement is a testament to the high-quality service that
but instead issues an order residents, their families, and La Posada staff enjoy every day.
releasing the property to the
beneficiaries who are entitled to it. It is far quicker and less
expensive than a formal probate proceeding.
In order to form a corporation, Articles of Incorporation
must be filed in the office of the Department of State and residents and associates comfortably safe and sound.
at least one person must be the incorporator. Corporations “We understand that there is much to be considered
may be organized for any lawful purpose. in choosing a senior living community,” said Cadiere.
A prenuptial agreement is not enforceable if: 1) one “Our aim is to ensure daily that our residents know we
party did not execute it voluntarily; 2) it was the product are diligently focused on providing them with service that
of fraud, duress, coercion, or overreaching; or 3) one party enables them to live and enjoy an independent lifestyle. As
was not provided a fair and reasonable disclosure of the we begin the process of re-opening our community, we are
property or financial obligations of the other party. thrilled to offer tours and opportunities to showcase our
Real estate homestead laws restrict the manner in which beautiful community and the incredible individuals who
you can transfer your homestead property. For instance, if call La Posada home.”
you are married and have minor children, a deed which “We’re incredibly proud of the vast array of service and Featuring 193 luxurious independent living apartments
transfers your interest to someone other than the spouse/ program offerings that we provide to make every day at La and 11 independent living cottages, in addition to assisted
minor children is invalid. Posada distinctive,” said Brad Cadiere, executive director living apartments, memory care suites and private rooms
Jupiter Law Center is a private neighborhood law of La Posada. “We’ve worked diligently to create a myriad for short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing, the
firm located in the RiverPlace Professional Center, 1003 of choices and opportunities for our residents to enjoy. Our community provides opportunities to strengthen the mind,
W. Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, Fla., (561) 744 community offers the ability to thrive all while living on body and spirit at all levels of community life.
- 4600, jupiterlawcenter.com. The firm provides peace of one’s own terms.”
mind by solving problems with integrity and compassion A key element to La Posada’s success is the community’s
in the areas of estate planning (wills and trusts, powers commitment to safety and security. These primary
of attorney, health care surrogates, living wills, probate initiatives have long been an integral aspect of La Posada’s
estates, succession planning, contracts and purchase/ philosophy, and the communities’ team members are
sale agreements), family law (divorce, paternity, child trained to ensure that all the worry is taken out of living an
support and time sharing, alimony, property distribution, independent lifestyle. At all levels, trust and transparency
modifications, collaborative law, pre/post nuptial are key components that provide residents and their loved
agreements) and real estate (community association law, ones with confidence. La Posada continues to proactively
residential and commercial transactions, deeds, closings). prepare, plan, and protect against outside threats to ongoing
service delivery. The community follows best-in-class
protocols and continues to set the standard for keeping its

Special Invitation: Schedule a personal tour and experience La Posada for yourself. Now is the right time to
consider the invigorating environment La Posada offers. Come experience La Posada for yourself on
June 24 when we host our Sip and Stroll Wine Tour. RSVP in advance: LaPosadaRSVP@kiscosl.com or
call (561) 277-0680.