Jacksonville Estate Planning And Elder Law Blog
What are holographic and nuncupative wills?
Strong estate plans incorporate an array of tools to protect your interests. Insurance plans, trusts and powers of attorney are all important instruments to set up. But a last will and testament is one of the most effective and essential tools for planning how to...
Signs that your elder parent may need a guardian
You notice the physical symptoms of aging as your parent slows down and develops health problems such as hypertension or arthritis. The signs of declining cognitive function can be more difficult to detect, however. Be aware of the signs that your elder loved one may...
What is a pour-over will?
As the Florida Bar explains, living trusts can be an effective tool to avoid probate, manage your estate and distribute assets after you die. These trusts offer significant estate planning benefits including the flexibility to withdraw funds and modify the trust...
How can you begin the estate planning process?
If you are like many Americans, you probably have reasons why you have put off your estate plan. For some, according to Forbes, they put it off because they do not think estate planning is necessary at that point in their life. In other instances, they procrastinate...
Types of probate in Florida
It is useful during estate preparations that a person understands what will happen after he or she dies. Estates move into probate, but the process may vary depending on different factors. The Florida Courts state there are three types of probate in Florida, but only...
What are the benefits of a living trust?
Whether you are currently planning your estate or simply considering getting your affairs together, it is critical to explore all of your options. In addition to creating a last will and testament, a living trust may have many benefits. Depending on the unique...
Spend down planning in Florida
Estate planning typically revolves around what happens after a death, but proper navigation of a person's twilight years falls under the umbrella term as well. When taking care of an elderly or disabled person's comfort, Medicaid offers financial assistance for...
What plans should I make before I retire?
Planning for your future is more than just determining where you want to live in your senior years. There are certain actions you should take to maximize this next phase of your life. Here is some advice from Forbes about what steps to take before you retire. Update...
Physicians might consider extensive estate planning steps
Estate planning could do more than assist heirs and family members after someone passes away. Estate planning can also provide legal strategies for people while they are still alive. Many professionals benefit from estate planning as business responsibilities might...
Remarriages and estate planning needs
When a person decides to make an estate plan, they may want to ensure their surviving spouse and children receive a legacy from their estate. When the surviving spouse is not the biological or adoptive parent of the children, estate planning requires a different...
