Estate planning often revolves around what you have and where it is going. This includes your property and who may inherit it. It also touches on the health you have and who takes care of you should the worst happen. There are other aspects in the estate planning...
Jacksonville Estate Planning And Elder Law Blog
Will a family member make a good executor?
When choosing an executor for your estate, you will likely look toward those closest to you first. For many people, perhaps including yourself, this list will often include or even entirely consist of relatives. But are relatives your best bet when it comes to an...
What are disadvantages of accepting Medicaid?
Rather than wait until you need Medicaid, you want to have a plan for structuring your benefits that helps you maximize them. To have a well-thought-out plan, it makes sense to understand the ups and downs of the federal and state program. HealthResearchFunding.org...
Should you care about having an advance directive?
When creating an estate plan, it is important to look far into the future. Of course, the biggest purpose of this period of planning serves to give people a way to organize their assets and other belongings so as to better pass these things on to their loved ones...
What should you look for when visiting a nursing home?
Few major life decisions have the potential to be more difficult than choosing to move an elderly loved one into a nursing home. Still, if you cannot provide the care your relative needs to thrive, it makes sense to entrust care to professionals at a long-term care...
Can you prevent POA fraud?
Financial exploitation can rob you of the assets you worked so hard to acquire. It may leave you feeling vulnerable, anxious and hopeless. When you have a power of attorney you entrust to represent you financially, you need a superior level of trust in his or her...
Intestate succession in Florida
Estate planning remains a controversial topic for many people in Florida. While most understand the benefit of having a will, few actually follow through in drafting one. Indeed, according to information compiled by Gallup, only 46% of American adults have a will. The...
Can you face lawsuits for mismanaging an estate?
When someone names you the executor over his or her Florida estate, you may feel both honored and stressed about the responsibility that comes with the title. Serving as someone’s executor takes time and effort. You also need to be sure to cover all your bases when...
Can I qualify for help paying for Medicare premiums?
Medicare is insurance provided for older adults by the government, but it is not free. You will have to pay for premiums, which can be difficult on a fixed income. According to Medicare.gov, there is assistance available to help you pay your premiums in some...
How can asset protection benefit me?
Asset protection benefits your heirs as part of the estate planning process, but it can also benefit you now. You can protect your liquid assets, real estate, personal property, and retirement accounts through asset protection planning. What are examples of asset...