Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes
Your estate plan will be a lasting part of your legacy. A good estate plan will allow your assets to pass with minimal tax consequences to your named heirs, while a poor estate plan, or a lack of an estate plan altogether, may leave your assets in the control of the courts...
Setting Up an Educational Trust for Future Generations
As grandparents, you want to see that your grandchildren, and their children down the road, have the funds needed to pay for higher education. In today’s competitive job market, having a college or graduate degree can set you apart. Most families agree that...
Guardianship for Disabled Family Members
Roughly 50 million people across the United States have some form of disability, with almost 25 million classified as severely limited in their functioning. Being the parent, spouse, or relative of a person with a disability can be...
Spendthrift Trusts in Florida
A trust is an estate planning tool that can be used to pass down your assets to your loved ones. With a trust, you will create a fiduciary relationship that allows a third party, the trustee, to manage...
Dangers of DIY Wills
A will is one of the most important estate planning documents, yet fewer than half of all Americans have a valid will in place. Numerous websites are attempting to induce more people to make a will by offering do-it-yourself wills. These sites have online, cookie cutter forms available...
Will vs. Trust: Which is Best For You?
None of us want to consider the possibility of our eventual death, but setting up a thorough estate plan is vital to ensuring your legacy continues. If you are of retirement age, you are likely familiar with some options for estate planning in Florida....
Designating a Healthcare Surrogate in Florida
Unexpected illnesses or injuries can strike at any time. No matter your age or health status, it is important to prepare for the possibility that you may one day be in a position where you cannot make important medical decisions on your...
Elder Abuse Remains a Problem in Florida
A home webcam in Texas recently captured shocking footage that has outraged the public and raised awareness as to the ongoing problem of elder abuse. In the viral video, a home health care aid is captured physically and verbally abusing her 94-year-old patient. The health care...
Estate Planning for the Single Parent
As a single parent, your primary focus is the well-being of your child. Single parents face a unique set of responsibilities. You are the sole caretaker and financial provider. Parenting solo can be stressful, but the joys you experience with your children along...
Selecting a Guardian Requires Careful Consideration
New parents take on a number of responsibilities and having a child is a big adjustment. While becoming a parent is a wonderful experience, it is also a time to start thinking about the future. Of course, no one wants to...