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In Florida, a person can file a formal claim to request that the rights of an alleged incapacitated person (AIP) regarding financial and medical decisions or other issues be handled by another individual. This is often a central focus in elder law proceedings. Sadly,...
Florida business owners don’t work long, hard hours just to have all their success swept out from under them due to poor planning. Now is the time to execute and implement a system for asset protection. There are several key elements to keep in mind when developing a...
Many Florida residents hesitate to engage in estate planning because they believe in certain myths associated with the process. Anyone who is at least 18 years old18 years can benefit from planning their estate. The estate planning process is customized, meaning that...
There may be a variety of reasons why many individuals in Florida have yet to initiate the estate planning process. Some sources of hesitation may stem from misconceptions about what this process might have to offer. However, moving past common myths may be integral...
Protecting assets and providing for loved ones are two primary goals of most estate owners. Even for basic assets, it is good to have a plan in place for how they should be distributed when the time comes to administer the estate. The estate planning process is never...
When a Florida resident executes a last will and testament, the estate owner typically chooses someone to manage the estate administration process when the time comes, which includes making sure that the provisions included in the will are carried out. The testator...
When a person in Florida, or elsewhere in the United States, dies without having executed a last will and testament, his or her estate becomes “intestate.” This means that a probate court judge will distribute all the assets associated with the estate in accordance...
It is a sad time in Florida when data shows that tens of thousands of reports are filed every year regarding the abuse of the state’s older citizens. Hundreds of deaths occur in connection with many of the reported incidents. Elder abuse is a real problem, and it is...
When a Florida family member dies, those who may be heirs or beneficiaries to their estates are typically notified by the person responsible for settling the estate. If someone dies without a last will and testament, the estate becomes intestate, and assets are...
Many Florida residents provide care for loved ones with special needs. There may be a parent who has a child with Down Syndrome or a family with a loved one who became incapacitated following an accident or any number of other possible situations. Many parents and...