If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to start your estate planning immediately. There are four important legal documents to help you once you become incapacitated, but if you don’t already have them...
Considering the myriad types of trusts available, creating an estate plan that works for your individual circumstances can seem daunting. However, that’s what we, as estate planning attorneys, do every day. We know the applicable laws, we learn about your own...
Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is, as Martha Stewart would say, a “good thing.” However, many of us don’t take the steps to get that estate plan in place because we don’t understand the nuances between wills, trusts & dying...
Confused about the differences between wills and trusts? If so, you’re not alone. While it’s always wise to contact experts like us, it’s also important to understand the basics. Here’s a quick and simple reference guide: What Revocable Living Trusts Can Do – That...
The practice of medicine is a profession fraught with liability. It’s not just medical malpractice claims either – employment related issues (wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and discrimination), careless business partners and employees, and contractual...
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...
Importance of Careful Long Term Care Planning The Florida Second District Court of Appeal, this past November (2015), ruled that the court appointed guardian of a Medicaid beneficiary receiving nursing home benefits may not deduct a guardianship fee from the Medicaid...
How Wills and Trusts Can Affect The Inheritance You Leave You work hard for your money, sacrifice, save, and want to ensure that the assets you accumulate are distributed according to your wishes upon your death. Sadly, many people simply haven’t had the...
The recent sinking of the El Faro and the fate of its crew members raise unique issues for the probate of the estates of the crew members in Florida. The owners of the El Faro have agreed to pay the legal fees for the families of the crew members to establish that the...
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...
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