Page 4 - PGA Community News - March '23

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Ask The Juris Doctor

By James A. Cioffi J.D., distribution of property after your death. Surrogate to make health care decisions for you if you are not
Attorney-At-Law A Will or Last Will and Testament describes how your able to do so. I recommend multiple Health Care Surrogates
property and possessions will be distributed when you die. in case one of them is not able to act on your behalf.
A Will is a Will is a Will? You also select the person who will administer your estate The legal requirements for these documents vary from
Dear Juris Doctor; after you die i.e. the Personal Representative or Executor. state to state. Therefore, if you move to another state or live
I have been told The Will can be revoked or amended with a Codicil. It can part of the year in multiple locations, you should consult an
I need a Living Will. I be changed before your death. attorney in each jurisdiction to determine the validity of the
have a Will. What is the The Living Will is a legal document that tells your loved Will and Living Will you have previously prepared.
difference between them? ones and doctors what your personal choices are regarding Sincerely, J.D.
Charles at PGA National end-of-life medical treatment. You select a Health Care james@jcclaw.com
Dear Charles:
A Living Will is an
Advance Health Care Directive which indicates your desires Commissioner’s Update from page 1
to select a Health Care Surrogate and the administration or
withholding of life prolonging procedures under specific Infrastructure in Palm Beach County. They include seagrass restoration – this
circumstances while you are alive. It is in contrast to a Increase funding for Florida Department of Transportation is what manatees feed on; creation of new plant and animal
Last Will and Testament which contains provisions for the programs to improve public transit efficiencies, relieve traffic habitat islands; and, hydrologic restoration projects to prevent
congestion through high-occupancy corridors, construct park saltwater intrusion.
Editorial Board and ride lots, and support airport development. Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorders/Mental Health
Communities have recognized that the human and

Provide a dedicated funding source to support the

operations and capital costs of Tri-Rail.
Public Safety economic costs of untreated substance use and mental illness
continue to rise. Palm Beach County supports increased
Editor: James A. Cioffi Protect local governments’ ability to grant Emergency funding for the collaborative agencies working together to
james@jcclaw.com Medical Services Certificates of Public Convenience and reduce addiction and suicides, with an emphasis on expectant
Feature Writers: Dawn Levinstein, POA Necessity for basic and advanced life support services mothers and youth, respectively.
Gail Coppage, POA countywide. Overdose deaths increased statewide and nationally, fueled
Bill Heath, POA Provide comprehensive and uniform requirements for by the increased use of fentanyl and the pandemic. Palm Beach
Commissioner Maria Marino building safety and support additional inspection requirements County supports the recommendations of the State Attorney
Katie Roundtree
Contributing statewide for multifamily condominium facilities, along Addiction Recovery Task Force for statutory changes to
Reporter: Don Kiselewski with required financial responsibilities of condominium and prohibit alcohol and illegal substances on the premises of a
community associations. recovery residence, a mechanism for the imposition of fines for
Your editors strongly believe that the number Environmental Protection violations, and the ability to assert trespass charges against any
of people who do become involved with any Many critical environmental projects are located in discharged residents who refuse to leave a recovery residence.
news medium directly reflects on that medium’s Northern Palm Beach County and state support is needed for This is a mere sampling of the numerous issues we are
excellence, versatility and broad viewpoint. them to be successful. This includes, but is not limited to: following in this year’s Legislative session. We also place
Therefore, we invite PGA residents to contribute Beach and inlet management projects to address critically an emphasis on thwarting bills and any unfunded mandates
articles or current, timely news items and/or
“Letters to the Editors.” eroded beaches subject to constant wind, waves, tides and that can negatively affect our residents, and protect home
Articles/letters are subject to editing and editors’ seasonal Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes. rule. Home rule gives our 67 counties and more than 400
right to publish. Submission must include writer’s The purchase and preservation of additional lands in the municipalities the ability to self-govern and create local laws
name, address and telephone number. Unsigned articles Pal Mar Water Control District. through a public hearing ordinance process that are not in
/letters will not be published. Opposing views to article Ongoing projects to restore the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee conflict with state law.
viewpoints contained in this paper are welcome. River and the Lake Worth Lagoon, two delicate ecosystems that As always, if there is any way I can assist you, please contact
Articles do not necessarily represent the viewpoint are essential to economic development, tourism and recreation me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@pbcgov.org.
of the C.A.N.! organization. Submissions should
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