If you believe that you or an elderly person are being exploited financially, take immediate action to protect the alleged victim of the exploitation. Acting quickly can increase the chance that [...]
Florida law does not allow for a total disinheritance of a surviving spouse or surviving minor children. These family members have the right to claim an “elective share” of assets which usually [...]
Letters of Administration are issued by probate judges and name a personal representative to act on behalf of an estate during probate proceedings. Many times, these letters are requested by [...]
Becoming a Florida Resident can lead to significant benefits in access to both beautiful beaches and tax benefits. One of the most important steps to becoming a resident is submitting a [...]
Being married does not give your spouse the ability to make financial decisions for you, such as accessing your IRA. In order to grant your spouse or another trusted individual those rights, you [...]
When a minor child inherits assets in Florida, their parent or guardian does not have the authority to settle, collect, receive, or manage real or personal property if the total assets exceed [...]
Per stirpes is a Latin phrase used in wills to mean that an asset will be passed to the heirs of designated beneficiaries if the beneficiaries themselves die. If someone plans to leave assets to [...]
Due to a recent Florida Supreme Court decision, many Medicaid Planning services may only be provided by licensed attorneys. Non-lawyers who provide Medicaid Planning are engaging in the [...]
In order to obtain a death certificate for a death that occurred in Florida, you can fill out the form available from the link below and mail it with payment (amount determined through form) to: [...]
Florida statutes allow for the creation of pet trusts which can be used to designate who will take care of your pet and leave funds necessary to do so. The trust would appoint a care-taker and a [...]
