Trust Funding: Back to Basics
Establishing a living trust without funding it is a lot like buying a house and then not furnishing it, or buying a car and not putting fuel in it. What’s the point? Your Estate Planning Attorney can draft a comprehensive revocable living trust with a pour-over will to help you avoid probate and plan for […]
Keeping the Kids Engaged – Free Local Summer Activities
Whether you are a grandparent raising grandchildren or a first-time parent, keeping kids engaged during the summer can feel like a full-time job. Most kids, including those with special needs, thrive on routine. You’ve all worked hard throughout the school year and deserve some time off with fun summer activities! If you want your kids […]
Medicaid: Florida Myths and Facts
The myths swirling around Medicaid in Florida are numerous and persistent. For those who believe this program is a retirement strategy, it bears repeating – it is not. While Medicaid is a public benefit, there are specific guidelines for the application, approval, and funding of the benefit. The state of Florida and the federal government […]
Avoid Scams: Call Your Real Estate Attorney
With its sunny shores and towering palm trees, Florida has a long history of attracting people from all over the world. Even with all its beauty and famous destinations, Florida also has a shady history rooted in fraud and scams. Does the term “Ponzi scheme” sound familiar? Turns out Charles Ponzi was an original Florida […]
A Will: More Planning, Less Drama
Is there anything more dramatic than when a famous person dies without a will? Whitney Houston, James Gandolfini, and Leona Helmsley all famously passed away without clear directions about their sizable estates. Even without the large amounts of money acquired by a famous singer, actor, or hotel heiress, we all have estate planning needs that […]
Elder Law Attorneys: A Reason to Celebrate!
Looking for a reason to celebrate? You are in luck! May is National Elder Law Attorney Month! That gives us 31 days to thank the legal gladiators who help us get out of our own way and plan ahead! Let’s celebrate the month by learning more about the legal minds that empower us while we […]
Parenting Again? Prepare for an IEP Meeting
More grandparents than ever are stepping up to raise their grandchildren. More than 2.5 million grandparents across the United States are accepting full-time responsibility for children as sole caregivers. As the grandparent moves closer to retirement, parenting children (again) is an unexpected detour in any plan for the second half of life. Whether you are […]
Clear Title: Why Do I Need It?
Buying property at any stage of life is a very big deal. Like any major investment, buying property comes with a fair possibility of complications between finding your dream home and move-in day. Being familiar with the closing process is helpful, but having a closing attorney on your side of the table is like giving […]
Never Have I Ever: Elder Law Attorney Edition
Elder Law Attorneys have seen some things. Ask a seasoned attorney who specializes in estate planning documents, probate, and other elder law matters about some of their craziest cases. Most likely, you’ll just get a look of annoyance. These specialists spend their days advocating for seniors and advising plans to protect their assets. The craziest […]
Public Benefits: 3 Myths Debunked
Public benefits myths are as commonplace as walkers and motorized scooters in Florida. With a higher-than-average number of senior citizens living in Florida, current access to services and housing is complicated – and we haven’t seen the worst of it yet. An aging plan is more important than ever and understanding the public benefits available […]