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Page 10, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
The NPB Chapter Of The ABWA Hosts

Its Monthly Dinner Meeting/Program

The Northern Palm after Sunday and at the door. If the meeting occurs at make informed, empowered decisions in every aspect of
Beach Chapter of the the hotel, you can utilize this link to pay: paypal.me/ their lives. Join us for an informative discussion and learn
A merican Bus iness abwanorthernpalmbch or pay at the door. Due to the how you can protect the things and people that you love
Women’s Association will COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting may take place via in the way in which you want them protected, keeping
host its monthly meeting Zoom. If so, upon registration, login details will be you and your families out of court and out of conflict.
on Wednesday, July 14 at 6 shared, and there will be no cost to participate. About The American Business Women’s Association
p.m. To make reservations The July speaker is Nancy Ferraro, Esq., who is a The mission of the American Business Women’s
or for more information, Florida attorney and founder of Ferraro Law, PA, with Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse
contact Professional offices in Stuart and North Palm Beach. Ferraro specializes occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help
Development Chair Loretta in estate planning, probate and guardianship. Nancy has themselves and others grow personally and professionally
Remy at (561) 317-3227 been a featured guest on Patrick Speaks, Lifetime TV, She through leadership, education, networking support, and
(or Loretta.spalady@ Owns It, Leading Ladies, Leaving Legacies, and others. national recognition.
gmail.com). She is passionate about explaining the law as it relates For more information on the American Business
The meeting typically takes place at the Embassy to everyday situations and has dedicated her career to Women’s Association, contact Chapter President Latoria
Suites Hotel, PGA Boulevard, 4350 PGA Blvd., Palm ensuring that her audience and her clients understand L. Hillard at abwa.npb@gmail.com. Website: https://
Beach Gardens. Networking is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. the law as it pertains to their situation, so that they may northernpalmbeach.abwa.org/
Cost is typically $25 through Sunday, July 11 and $30

It’s The Law! Sunny Skies and Peace of Mind Signal a

Did You Know That, In Return to Normalcy at La Posada

Florida… Residents of La Posada,
a Kisco senior living
By Adam S. Gumson, community in the heart of
Esq. Palm Beach Gardens, are
enjoying sunny skies and
A trust describes the peace of mind as they gather
relationship between together to fully enjoy all
three separate parties: that the community offers.
1) the grantor, who For many residents, this
supplies the assets/ is the first time in the last
year they’ve felt confident
funds; 2) a trustee, removing their masks and
who agrees to hold and getting back into the swing
administer the assets/ of an active lifestyle.
funds according to the La Posada offers full-
grantor’s wishes (which service senior living that
affords an enriched lifestyle. With a unique approach and a
are spelled out in the trust); and 3) a beneficiary, who philosophy centered on giving residents peace of mind, the
receives the assets/funds. community focuses on providing five-star service in all areas.
In a divorce, marital property refers to those assets As a resort-style community, residents have access to a variety
acquired during the parties’ marriage, such as income of amenities, including chef-prepared meals, concierge services,
earned or properties acquired with that income. state-of-the-art wellness programs and so much more.

“Throughout the pandemic, we adapted our services and
Nonmarital property includes: 1) assets acquired programming so residents could still feel engaged and connected
prior to marriage; 2) income from nonmarital assets; 3) to one another socially,” said Rick Minichino, wellness director
assets received by gift or inheritance (whether before at La Posada. “However, nothing can beat the peace of mind our
or during the marriage); 4) portions of personal injury residents are experiencing post-vaccination with the ability to
awards for pain and suffering; and 5) assets excluded forego masks. With this return to normalcy, we’re focused on
developing new and unique programming to engage our residents
by agreement of the parties. and improve their overall health and wellbeing.”
Many assets of a deceased person may be distributed or gathering for a meal, and it’s given all of us an incredible sense
to his/her beneficiaries without probate court of hope and eagerness for the days ahead.”
While physical wellness programming has resumed pre-

approval. The most common kinds of nonprobate COVID initiatives, it’s also the return of events and lifestyle
property are: property held in joint tenancy with rights activities that has residents buzzing. Recently, La Posada hosted
of survivorship (such as a house or bank account owned its annual Ladies’ Tea, which was the community’s first large
by a couple); assets for which the person designated a gathering in celebration of the incredible female residents who
beneficiary (a pay-on-death (“POD”) bank account); call the community home. More than 75 of the women who live
at La Posada gathered together on the community’s terrace for
and assets held in a living revocable trust. afternoon tea and treats. This special event enabled friends to
A contract may have different contingencies that gather and celebrate one another, all while enjoying a delicious
allow for either party to cancel it if the contingency meal.
does not occur. For instance, it is fairly common to “We’ve remained focused on ensuring that our residents have
place contingencies on the results of an inspection or everything they need to live their lives well and on their own
terms,” said Cadiere. “As we continue to move towards traditional
financing with the buyer permitted to terminate the planning and activities, we’re looking forward to providing new
contract if the inspection does not go well or if the La Posada’s recent additions to its wellness programming and engaging opportunities that create a myriad of choices and
financing loan is not approved. include unique activities like cardio drumming and even the social opportunities for our residents to enjoy, all while making new
Jupiter Law Center is a private neighborhood law favorite, cornhole. Such programming allows participants to be friendships along the way.”
physically active in ways that are also socially engaging and most
La Posada features 193 luxurious independent living
firm located in the RiverPlace Professional Center, importantly, fun. These activities provide a boost in confidence apartments and 11 independent living cottages, in addition to
1003 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, Fla., and plenty of physical activity without the need to hit the gym assisted living apartments, memory care suites, and private rooms
(561) 744-4600, jupiterlawcenter.com. The firm or feel like a routine. After a season of social distancing, and in for short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing. And as a part
provides peace of mind by solving problems with some cases isolation, it’s this level or programming that assures of The Art of Living Well philosophy, residents have ample
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integrity and compassion in the areas of estate planning residents there is positive change in the air. opportunities to strengthen their minds, bodies and spirits at all
“Since our vaccination clinics, we’ve seen an increase in the

(wills and trusts, powers of attorney, health care number of residents who levels of community life.
surrogates, living wills, probate estates, succession are ready to enjoy their
planning, contracts and purchase/sale agreements), favorite activities again,”
family law (divorce, paternity, child support and time said Brad Cadiere,
sharing, alimony, property distribution, modifications, executive director
of La Posada. “We’re
collaborative law, pre/post nuptial agreements) and absolutely thrilled that
real estate (community association law, residential we can provide our
and commercial transactions, deeds, closings). residents with the safety
and security they desire
so that they can enjoy
all they did before. It’s
Third Quarter been wonderful to see
everyone going to classes
July 1 Full Moon
July 23
New Moon Be our guest for a summertime complimentary lunch and meet some La Posada residents in person to hear how
July 9 Third Quarter they live life at La Posada. On July 28 at 11:30 a.m., La Posada will be hosting a Resident Panel Luncheon
July 31 with five-star deliciousness from Chef Guy. Join us for a taste of life at La Posada and see why we earned three
First Quarter Best of Palm Beach County awards three years in a row. Call (561) 277-0660 to RSVP by July 23
July 17 so we can save a spot for you!