by Randy Coleman | Jan 18, 2016 | Estate Planning, Personal Representative, Probate, Probate Law, Uncategorized, Will Contests, Wills & Trusts Law, Wills and Probate |
After a loved one dies, her probate estate must be settled in the Florida probate courts. While most people want the settlement process to be done ASAP, in Florida probate can take between 12 and 24 months. Yes, you heard that right. Our experience with probate...
by Randy Coleman | Sep 23, 2015 | Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Elder Care, Elder Law, Living Will, Long Term Care, Medicaid Planning, Nursing Homes, Retirement Planning, VA Aid and Attendance, Veterans Pension Benefits |
Introduction – Planning For Long Term Care Most Americans do not know, or refuse to accept, the facts surrounding their potential need for long-term care and the costs associated with it. This was reconfirmed recently in a telephone survey of 1,735 Americans...
by Randy Coleman | Mar 7, 2015 | Advance Directives in Florida, Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Disability Planning, Do Not Resucitate Order, Durable Power of Attorney, Elder Care, Elder Law, Guardianship, Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Will, Long Term Care |
Estate planning is not only about having a plan in place to deal with what happens at your death. You need an incapacity plan that works to deal with what happens if you become mentally incapacitated including appropriate advance directives. In this post you will...
by Randy Coleman | Feb 2, 2015 | Estate Planning, Non-Traditional Family |
Is your family of the “Leave It to Beaver” variety — opposite-gender parents, the first marriage for each, one or more kids, all healthy and thriving? If so, your estate plan will probably be pretty straighforward. But if not, it’s not as simple and you...
by Randy Coleman | Jan 12, 2015 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Long Term Care, Medicaid Planning, Personal Care Contracts |
A growing number of people are entering into caregiver contracts with their family members. These contracts, also called personal service or personal care agreements, have many benefits, including rewarding the family member for indispensable help. But some fail to...
