Category archives: Florida Wills
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4 years ago
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We are living in a time of change and ongoing uncertainty. During the last month we experienced a change in U.S. government leadership from the Trump to the Biden Administration, and with this change comes the potential for new policies that may potentially affect many aspects of our lives, includin... [read more]
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4 years ago
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This is a very different holiday season for many of us. We continue to live in a time of great concern and uncertainty about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and many of us are altering our typical plans and traditions due to the risks of the coronavirus. We are all doing the best we can to be cautiou... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Estate Planning is a holistic process that includes assessing your assets and determining to whom, among your family, friends or favorite charities, you would like to leave specific assets and gifts. Creating a proper Estate Plan, creating a Will, or setting up a Trusts takes your disbursement... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We're often asked by clients how they can protect themselves, or their aging loved ones, from potential abuse or exploitation as they continue to age and become more vulnerable.
Our answer is that it is important to work with an Elder Law Attorney to make sure that essential Estate Planning docum... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We're often asked what it is that we actually do as Elder Law Attorneys. Our simple answer is that we help clients of all ages, including people with disabilities, be prepared to manage a health crisis or emergency, prepare for their (and their families' and loved ones) futures, and be ready to ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We're often asked what it means to be an Elder Law Attorney, and if it is the same as being an Estate Planning Attorney. Our answer is that while Estate Planning is an important aspect of Elder Law, an Elder Law Attorney is concerned with much more than only creating Wills and Trusts. As Elder Law A... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We're often asked why someone needs an Estate Plan from an Elder Law Attorney when there are so many do-it-yourself Wills and Estate Planning documents readily available online. Our answer is that in addition to staying current with all relevant Florida Statutes that may affect our clients and their... [read more]
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6 years ago
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According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, despite reportedly having a son with special needs. The lack of a will opens up the intensely private singer’s estate to public scrutiny and unnecessary costs, and means that there are no specific provi... [read more]
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6 years ago
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A California daughter and granddaughter's fear of losing their home to Medicaid may have contributed to a severe case of elder abuse. If the pair had consulted with an elder law attorney, they might have figured out a way to get their mother the care she needed and also protect their house.
A... [read more]
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6 years ago
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To better serve our clients and their families who live or work in Julington Creek, St. Johns, Fruit Cove, Switzerland, Orangedale, Mandarin, and surrounding areas, we have opened a local office conveniently located in the Julington Creek Business Park at 12627 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 102-A, Jacks... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We are often asked why young families need Estate Planning. Our response is that there are numerous, important reasons why young families need Estate Planning to protect themselves, their families, and their futures.
Some of these Estate Planning considerations include: naming Beneficiaries for y... [read more]
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6 years ago
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A question we're often asked by clients is if they need to use an Attorney for a Trust Administration. A Trust Administration is a formal process managed by the Trustee of the Trust. The Trustee has a fiduciary relationship with the beneficiaries of the Trust. It is essential that the terms of a tru... [read more]
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