Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship & Elder Law
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Young and healthy people in Florida probably don't give much thought to what would happen if they suffered a life-threatening injury. However, no one can ever be prepared for the unexpected. That's where an advance directive can help. What is an advance directive?...
The new year often leads many people to do things they've put off for months. Some may use January's arrival as an excuse to make dietary changes or clean a Florida home. Why not start the new near with some estate planning? Anyone who never formally engaged in estate...
It takes time and hard work to create wealth, yet a simple oversight could leave your nest egg in the hands of someone you don't intend, like an ex-spouse or estranged relative. The start of a new year is a good time for resolution and for tidying up your affairs....
In today's modern world, an increasing number of assets and family heirlooms are going digital. Many people have sources of income online that their families don't know about. Additionally, thousands of family photos are stored online and shared on social media, which...
While trusts are typically associated with wealthy families, anyone in Florida can benefit from creating a trust for their family members. A trust can help young families prepare for the future and protect their children later in life. Better yet, a trust can help you...
Individuals in Florida and around the nation want to take care of their family members. However, because of laws such as HIPAA, that is not always the easiest thing to do. When there is a family member who may be having medical issues that they are not disclosing to...
As Ambrose Bierce once darkly observed, “Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” Obviously, ideally, when someone passes away, the paperwork and material concerns associated with the estate are so flawlessly handled (thanks to excellent...
Some people start thinking of getting a will in place when children arrive on the scene so guardians are named. Most people start thinking about planning their estates when they reach retirement age. However, you might be surprised, even shocked, to know that the best...
Your estate plan is a snapshot of you, your goals, your family, your assets, tax laws, and other laws in effect at the time it was created. All of these variables change over time, and so should your plan. It is unreasonable to expect the simple will written when you...
When you pass away, your family may need to visit a probate court in order to claim their inheritance. This can happen if you own property (like a house, car, bank account, investment account, or other asset) in only your name. Although having a will is a good basic...