Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship & Elder Law
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Providing optimal care becomes a priority when adult children begin assisting their aging parents. However, the idea of “care” may not always mean the same thing for each sibling. This situation can lead to growing family tensions. Without proper estate planning...
If you are a professional or family in Lake Mary, Florida, who created an estate plan years ago, you may assume your work is done. However, life after 50 often brings significant changes that can make even a well-crafted estate plan outdated. Reviewing your estate...
Procrastination, or putting off unpleasant tasks, is part of human nature. Many people delay activities that they know are necessary, including estate planning, because they don’t enjoy them. Older adults who move to Florida for their retirement or young adults...
Estate planning can be a very upsetting topic for family members, especially because it means confronting your mortality. Despite this, estate planning plays an important role in ensuring that your family inherits assets such as your properties, financial accounts and...
You’ve worked hard your entire life to build a legacy for your loved ones. The last thing you want is for that inheritance to be at risk from creditors, lawsuits, or divorce. At , I understand how important it is to ensure your assets are...
When a loved one can no longer make important decisions for themselves, the weight of responsibility can feel overwhelming. Florida's guardianship laws exist to create a protective legal framework that safeguards vulnerable adults while ensuring their dignity and...
In Lake Mary, the importance of protecting family through legal planning is a topic close to many hearts. An article in Lake Mary Life recently highlighted the work of attorney Mary Beth Kelly, who combines her legal proficiency with personal experience to help...
The climate in the northern part of the United States can be painfully cold in the winter – which is why a lot of affluent retirees who have homes in the north also spend part of their year in the Sunshine State. If you’re among these “snowbirds” that always fly south...
Parents who support children with special needs have a very different lifestyle than those with neurotypical or physically healthy children. The lifestyle the family maintains is different, as it is necessary to prioritize the unique needs of the child in everything...
When it comes to ensuring the long-term financial security and well-being of individuals with disabilities or special needs, usually people who cannot take care of themselves on their own and need assistance from others on a day-to-day basis, special needs trusts play...