Alzheimer's is a severe condition that often sets in with age, affecting seniors. Florida acknowledges that it could impact a significant part of the state's population, prompting the local government to establish the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI). This respite...
One thing that is clear about estate plans is that they do need to be updated. Simply writing the plan and then forgetting about it means that it could be outdated when you pass away. But when should you update it? There are two main ways to address this, both of...
In Florida's dynamic business environment, many entrepreneurs dedicate themselves to building and expanding their businesses. As a business owner in the Sunshine State, you need to protect your business's future and guarantee its continuation after your death. Owning...
Probate is a process in which the court distributes a person’s assets after death. The process might provide some protection for the decedent’s assets, and it might discourage disputes among potential heirs. Despite these benefits, there are several reasons you may...
A will plays a significant role in probate proceedings. The document will determine the distribution process, the handler and the inheritors. If you are an interested party in a Florida probate, here are the things you should know about the probate process of willed...
Your Florida estate plan might include any number of different components, and some possible inclusions may give you more power than others. For example, while a will is a key part of any estate plan, there are limits to what a will enables you to do. According to...
In some situations, individuals might be unable to make legal decisions. It usually happens when they have health conditions that cause an incapacity to exercise their legal rights, especially about matters regarding their property. Fortunately, the law has provisions...
Florida is now home to the country’s fastest-aging population with Alzheimer’s dementia. By 2025, a projected 720,000 senior Floridians will have this brain disease. Although often used interchangeably, Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia. On the other hand,...
Thanks to the prevalence of the internet, online scams can be found everywhere. While most are easy to spot and avoid, they can still fool more senior individuals, popular targets for cyber fraudsters. Such was the case with a 74-year-old woman from Hilton Head, SC,...
When creating the terms of a trust, we usually consider present circumstances and existing assets. For instance, we include beneficiaries thinking they would still be in our lives by the time of the trust’s execution. But unforeseeable events can force you to change...
