Almost everyone in Florida has some digital assets that are not tangible, meaning they can only be accessed online. Some digital assets have monetary value while others are just highly sentimental. When you are in the process of planning your estate, it’s important...
Estate Planning
Estate planning revisions following a divorce
Few events are as life-changing as a marriage ending. While it may represent a sad milestone, proactive steps are paramount to ensure that the brand new chapter in your life reflects your estate planning objectives. An estate plan is a snapshot of a specific time and...
Making an Advanced Directive
When it comes to end-of-life planning, most people are aware of the fact that you can set up a do not resuscitate order for yourself that can block doctors from using some life-saving interventions if your condition declines. But in Florida and other states, you can...
What are the responsibilities of a guardian?
Residents of Lake Mary and nearby areas of Florida may want to learn more about what a guardian does. An adult guardian has different responsibilities from a guardian appointed by the court for the welfare of a child. An elderly parent may need a guardian to help take...
Estate planning considerations for new parents
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...
What considerations involve powers of attorney designations?
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...
Medicaid spend-down strategies
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...
Does your estate plan need a checkup?
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...
What are your duties as a guardian of an elderly parent?
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...
Estate planning for blended families
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...