Holographic wills, or wills which are handwritten and signed by the Testator without any witnesses, are considered invalid by the state of Florida. Florida law states that at least two witnesses [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
While everyone needs individualized legal advice on what language their estate planning documents should contain, the following are some of the most common and important clauses which should be [...]
