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Attorney Sean M. Byrne will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Suncoast Chapter of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. on the topic of land conservation law in Florida. The meeting [...]

Voluntary Guardianship is an underutilized legal tool, especially for seniors with macular degeneration.  Learn more about what it entails in less than three minutes.  This video excerpt is from [...]

Do you have an advanced health care directive and a living will?  Learn why you should.  This video excerpt is from a lecture given by Babette Bach, Esq., sponsored by the Parkinson Research [...]

Question:     I am interested in doing Medicaid planning for potential future long term care costs, but I don’t know for sure that I’ll even need skilled nursing care or long term care.  Should I [...]

Question:     When is ancillary administration necessary for non-Florida residents who die owning real estate in Florida? What are the options for ancillary administration? Answer:    When a [...]

What is guardianship?  Here’s an answer in two and a half minutes.  This video excerpt is from a lecture given by Babette Bach, Esq., sponsored by the Parkinson Research Foundation.

Have you signed a power of attorney?  Learn why you should.  This video excerpt is from a lecture given by Babette Bach, Esq., sponsored by the Parkinson Research Foundation.

Question: How much can I give away as a gift without having to pay gift taxes? Answer: For gifts made in 2013 and 2014, the gift tax annual exclusion is $14,000. This means that anyone can gift [...]

Aid and Attendance is a pension for Veterans and surviving spouses who require regular care attendance form another person to assist with the activities of daily life such as eating, bathing, [...]

Question: How do I benefit from setting up a QIT or Qualified Income Trust for Florida Medicaid – and what is it? Answer: A Qualified Income Trust is commonly called a QIT or a Miller Trust.  It [...]