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What is Spousal Refusal in Medicaid Planning?
Florida’s Medicaid rules are numerous and often confusing. We explain why planning for Medicaid is so important here. One theme that is consistent in Florida, is that the state would rather pay public benefits for one person if it will keep two or three of their loved...
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Florida Probate: Do I own my parents’ house after they passed away?
Our firm receives many calls from people saying that the person thought he or she owned his or her parents’ house, but after some investigation, the person does not own the house. The person discovers this problem when they go to sell the property and he or she finds...
Florida Probate: Summary Administration or Formal Administration
Probate in Florida provides allow the court to use summary procedures in some cases. In our practice area page about the Florida probate processes we describe how an estate can qualify for summary administration. One of the defining characteristics of our firm is that...
The Guide to Following Advice
How do you follow an attorney’s advice if you are unsure? If you find yourself in need of legal services, you may hire an attorney to help you out in these situations. Attorneys are there to help their clients through tough times, but sometimes clients may have...
Florida Estate Planning: What is a Poor Man’s Trust?
Earlier this week, we discussed the various dangers of having a website generated form or document prep company prepare your estate plan. We have also seen at least one story in the news discussing a “Poor Man’s Trust.” One of the biggest advantages to an estate plan...
Richert Quarles P.A. Welcomes A New Paralegal
New Beginnings: What is it like to work in a law firm? Welcome! My name is Emina Memic and I would like to introduce myself as Richert Quarles P.A.’s new Paralegal. This post will serve as my introduction into my future blog posts. Some of you reading this might want...
Florida Probate: What is a waiver in a probate case?
If you are an interested person in a Florida probate case, you may be concerned about how long the probate administration is going to take. A summary administration can take up to several months, depending on the number of creditors. A formal administration can take...