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Did you know that financial exploitation is a form of elder abuse? Be sure your parents and other elder loved ones are safe and not being taken advantage of. Keep the lines of communication open. This Tuesday, read the article on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is June 15th, to learn more.
Did you know that funding a trust is probably the most important part of the process? If the trust is not funded, if the assets are not titled to the name of the trust, it is not worth the paper it is printed on. Make sure to read the blog we wrote with you in mind this Thursday.
Florida law specifically defines the requirements of a Living Will in order for it to be valid and binding on your surrogate. It also has criteria your physician must follow in order for your wishes to be carried out. Contact us this Wednesday for assistance with preparing your Living Will.
Have you created a last will and testament to designate how your assets will be distributed upon your death? How about any additional estate planning tools? Do not wait to take a look at our website for guidance and to give us a call to schedule a consultation this Tuesday.
Did you know that in the state of Florida, when someone is on Medicaid, the state has a lifetime lien on that person when he or she dies? Any money that Medicaid would have spent during the course of the person’s lifetime, Medicaid now has a lien on his or her estate. Read more this Thursday on our blog.
In Florida, the probate court oversees the distribution of a decedent’s assets and payment of his or her debts. If there is a will, the court makes certain the personal representative distributes assets according to the wishes of the decedent. If there is no will, the court will pass the assets to heirs according to Florida statutes. Have more questions about probate? Visit our website this Wednesday to learn more.
Did you know that our law firm is dedicated to doing everything legally possible to help our clients protect their assets and provide for their heirs in the exact way they choose? We will prepare the appropriate documents depending on individual needs. Take time this Friday to contact us.