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When individuals are mentally incapacitated and unable to take care of themselves, courts will appoint a guardian or conservators. The process usually starts with a concerned family member or friend petitioning the court to act on an individual's behalf. Britney...
Creating an estate plan in Florida is often a challenge, particularly so if you have remarried after a divorce or death of a spouse. It is important to update your estate documents, including your will and any workplace benefit or insurance policies to reflect your...
If you're like most people in Florida, you want to make sure that your hard-earned retirement savings are taken care of after you die. Unfortunately, many people don't think about this until it's too late. To avoid leaving your loved ones in a difficult financial...
As parents get older, making normal decisions becomes more difficult for them. You may consider writing a will for them or creating a power of attorney. In Florida and other states, there is the additional option of becoming the guardian of an elderly parent and...
Conservatorships and guardianships are created to provide services for people who cannot take care of themselves because of mental or physical deficiencies. The Florida court system intervenes to choose a conservator or guardian who is usually a family member or close...
Many families in Florida must shift ownership of their assets when the time comes for moving to a nursing facility for whatever health reason. Medicare insurance does not cover nursing facility costs, which leaves Florida residents with only the options of private...
Medicaid is a healthcare assistance program for individuals and families with low incomes. Their eligible recipients include elderly and disabled populations. Retired seniors rely on Medicaid to pay for their nursing home fees. Medicaid has rules and restrictions as...
Florida residents who have an estate plan should not assume that it will never need to be revised. There are certain situations that warrant updating one or more of its components. You’ve gotten married or remarried If you have recently gotten married, you will want...
The average probate in Florida takes six to nine months for a large estate. Under certain circumstances, it could take longer. Small estates that are under $75,000 and don't owe debts could be wrapped up in as fast as one month. More than one will A mistake that some...
Sometimes Florida courts will appoint guardians when an individual isn’t able to take care of themselves anymore. This can be due to a decline in mental facilities or because of a life-altering accident or injury. A guardian will oversee the general care of the...
