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Perhaps you are nearing retirement and have been thinking about creating an estate plan. Aside from your will, the first documents you want to create are powers of attorney for both health care and finances, and it is best not to delay getting this done. About the POA...
An advance directive is a legal document that allows you to express your preferences with regard to the medical care you would receive in Florida, should you become incapacitated. Different types of advance directives exist, one of which is the living will. According...
It is possible to leave a timeshare for someone in your will. You can outline your intentions for basically any type of property that you own: Stocks, vehicles and even complex real estate interests. Whether you want to use this strategy would depend on your unique...
Some of the most compelling reasons to plan your estate may seem irrelevant when you are young. However, developing an estate plan at a young age may give you lifelong benefits including control of the things that are most important to you. Because there is no such...
One of the many benefits of serving in the military is assistance with funding burials and funerals for eligible veterans in Florida. Assessing a family's circumstances can help them determine whether or not their loved one is eligible to receive death benefits. With...
As your senior loved ones get older, it is natural to have concerns about their health and well-being. You may also be concerned about their finances, especially if they are experiencing symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's. Unfortunately, older adults are often more...
As you plan your estate, you may want to help your heirs avoid the probate process. In Florida, some estates qualify for simplified probate, a process known as summary administration. Review the requirements to learn more about whether your estate will require...
As your parents grow older, they may be less capable of caring for themselves. This can lead to health issues and financial problems, both of which are extremely damaging if left unaddressed. At some point, it might be necessary to appoint a guardian to oversee your...
When you put your loved ones in a nursing home, you may not anticipate any problems with abuse or manipulation. However, many older people face serious mental, emotional and even psychological problems at the hands of nursing home staff. Physical problems According to...
The laws surrounding guardianship protect both caregivers and their wards from particular legal avenues, but may also protect one over another. Which is the best practice? It is a balancing act. The Orlando Sentinel reports on a guardianship abuse scandal from last...
