What powers will my Power of Attorney have?
The powers granted to your power of attorney depend on the type of power of attorney that you set up during estate planning. Some different powers of attorney include: A limited power of [...]
Ensuring your Stepchildren’s Rights to an Inheritance
In the state of Florida, stepchildren do not have automatic legal rights to inherit assets from their stepparent. If you would like your stepchildren to inherit part of your estate, [...]
Should I amend or restate my current trust?
Typically, to ensure that your trust is reflective of the most up to date legislation and that your desires will be honored, it is often recommended that a trust be restated if you are seeking [...]
More Tips on How to Talk to your Elderly Parent about Driving
Help them make a list of pros and cons of giving up driving. Some pros include saving money spent on insurance, maintenance, and gas. Some books about broaching difficult topics with elders [...]
Tips on Talking to your Elderly Parent About Driving
Be sure that from the beginning you make it clear you have the person’s best interests at heart by being compassionate and preventing this conversation from becoming a battle. Use “reflective [...]
Tips for Difficult Discussions about Driving
Driving is a privilege and freedom which most people do not want to let go of, especially as they age. When it becomes necessary to have a discussion about giving up driving with a loved one, it [...]
Difference between a Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) and an Emergency Contact
When a hospital or health care provider asks a patient who their emergency contact is, many patients incorrectly assume that their emergency contact is able to make medical decisions for them. [...]
Personal Representatives Need Attorneys in Florida Probate Cases
If you have been nominated as personal representative in the will of someone who has died, you should hire an attorney to represent you throughout the probate process. Probate cases can become [...]
