Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship & Elder Law
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If you are a new parent in Florida, you’re probably looking at life a lot differently than you used to. The joy of new parenthood is often accompanied by a lot of worries and anxiety. One way to alleviate some of those worries is to make sure that you have a solid...
Florida families might have a lot of questions about estate planning for their families. These questions only amplify with the number of assets that a person has or the number of people in their family. Without a proper will, the state dictates what happens to all...
Preparing a power of attorney could be an essential step in a comprehensive estate plan. By establishing a trusted person as an attorney-in-fact, a grantor gives that person personal representative authority under Florida law. The agent may handle many affairs on...
Many times Florida residents with even moderate wealth will need to adjust their estate plan in order to qualify for Medicaid insurance. Medicaid is a total payment insurance system operated by the U.S. government and will accept claims from nursing homes for people...
Many changes occur in life in Florida as time goes by. For example, your child can have a child, federal or state laws can change, you may have bought something valuable like a watch, jewelry, or house, or the value of your stocks may have changed. If anything...
As your parents get older, properly caring for themselves can become quite difficult. Considering that, you might want to become their guardian in Florida. After successfully filing a guardianship petition and getting it approved, you can enter into the important role...
Florida is home to many blended families. This kind of family structure, with stepparents and stepchildren, can be very warm and fulfilling, but it does raise present some challenges too. That's not confined to issues like sharing custody. Estate planning is another...
Privacy is a big deal in healthcare. Florida residents don’t want their information to get out to unauthorized parties for profit or any other reason. Moreover, you want to be in control of your care. This is where healthcare directives and HIPAA authorizations come...
Planning what happens to your estate in Lake Mary, Florida can be difficult, but things are easier when you have a will. This can ensure that in the event of your death, your estate can be settled and everyone who has been designated as an heir will get the property...
Estate planning can involve taking several crucial steps to deal with present-day situations and issues that come up after one's passing. A will remains an essential document in most Florida estate plans, and there are other contracts and decisions to consider....