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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...
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...
If you are a non-resident of Florida but own property in the state, you need to understand how ancillary probate works and how to avoid it. This can be an expensive and time-consuming process that you don't wish for your beneficiaries to experience. Here are some tips...
If you are a low-income individual in Florida, the state and federal government will fund your health care needs through Medicaid. There are a lot of factors that the government will look at when you apply for this program. Here are some rules of eligibility for...
Estate planning can be an overwhelming process for many Florida residents. One of the most overwhelming parts is getting all of the documentation together to start the process. The good news is, this is often the hardest part. After that, the hardest part is...
With so many older people in Florida, you might have already heard about the program called “Meals on Wheels.” But did you know that the well-known home-delivered meal service is just one part of a larger program? The Older Americans Act, or OAA, is a federal law...
You have options when it comes to your Florida estate plan, and some estate planning tools and methods allow you to accomplish specific objectives that others might not. As a parent, you may focus on your energies on maximizing how much of a legacy you have to leave...
A new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis this spring aims to target the exploitation and financial abuse of Florida's oldest citizens. Criminals often target seniors by stealing their personal information to access their accounts and make fraudulent transfers. Review...
