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Why Should I hire an Attorney to Prepare for my Medicaid Application
I’ve had many conversations with families on the pros and cons of Medicaid. Many families feel that the Medicaid process is too stressful or do not understand how it will benefit their loved ones. This is especially true with Medicaid because of the specialized...
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Estate planning for your furry best friend
If you are like millions of other Americans, the likelihood that you have a pet is substantial. Although generally considered part of the family, legally pets are considered “property,” and can be accounted for during estate planning. Since pets are considered...
Types of Trusts: Which one is right for me?
So, you may be thinking of creating a trust. You may or may not know, but many different types of trusts exist. Revocable, Irrevocable, Asset Protection, Gun, Qualified Income, the list goes on and on. I know, it sounds overwhelming. Before I ever worked in a law...
Heirs and Descendants in Florida
You’ve probably heard the word “heir” frequently. Whether it’s the “heir to the Hilton fortune” or what role the “heir apparent” would have in the recent royal wedding. The word often accompanied by modifiers to precisely describe what type of heir. In this post, we...
Florida Probate: When does protected homestead lose its protection from creditors?
In Florida, if the house that the decedent (person who passed away) lived in at the time of his or her death is passed to a family member (an heir), typically the property is exempt homestead. This means that the property cannot be forced to be sold in order to pay...
Florida Civil Litigation: What is the time to answer a complaint in Florida?
If you are named as a defendant in a Florida civil case, you will eventually be served with a complaint for that case. When you are served with the complaint, it is important that you answer the complaint within the time period allowed by the Florida Rules of Civil...
Foreclosure and Florida Probate Administrations
There are frequent instances in Florida probate cases where real property (land or a home) is encumbered by a mortgage and may go into foreclosure if the property is not sold or refinanced. In these situations, beneficiaries, heirs, and personal representatives are...