After you write an estate plan, you will need to keep on top of its maintenance throughout your life. After all, an outdated plan that no longer serves your interests is on par with having no plan at all in terms of usefulness. Knowing when to update or review your...
Medicaid in Florida has special services available for people of the age of 65. There are special requirements a person must meet to get these benefits. According to the Agency for Health Care Administration, qualifying for long-term care benefits also means...
You probably store financial information or other vital data on your computer, a hard drive or perhaps in a digital cloud. With passwords and other security, you may feel good about keeping your data secure. But after your death, your estate executor may need that...
Recent media buzz has brought attention to a little-understood aspect of US law: conservatorships. Conservatorships are a form of guardianship for adults. There are multiple reasons why a person may need a conservator to manage their affairs. According to the Autism...
Most people go into marriage assuming that theirs will last, but there are times when divorce is the best solution. Second marriages are very common, but they bring with them issues related to blending families and estate planning. If you already had an estate plan in...
Do you live in a Florida home for part of the year but have residency in another state? If so, the administration of your estate may become expensive and complex upon your death. Family members and your personal representative might have to pay additional fees and...
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has been busy signing many laws into effect to help protect and benefit the senior population in the state. The legislature has also worked hard to put forth bills that cater to a variety of issues impacting this segment of the...
As a property owner renting to others, you run a business. As such, you have the option to form various business entities. One of those is a limited liability company. If you do nothing, the state and the law considers you a sole proprietorship, which means you and...
As you choose someone to be the executor of your estate, you probably are thinking of the various qualities your pick should have. People want their executors to be loyal, ready to carry out their wishes, and also capable of handling the tasks of the position. In...
If you anticipate that someday you or a family member will need coverage for costs such as nursing home expenses, you should take a look at your income. You may not earn enough to pay for your long term care but your income is too high to qualify for Medicaid. This...
