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How Can I Qualify for Medicaid in Florida?
Florida has a reputation for being home to many Americans who are advanced in age. This is for several reasons: no state income tax, beautiful weather, beaches, and affordable cost of living. One reason that is very important, but often overlooked, is that our rules...
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Florida Estate Planning: Are form companies like LegalZoom or Suze Orman’s Financial Security Now a good choice for my estate plan?
You may have heard of services like LegalZoom and Suze Orman’s Financial Security Now through television or internet advertising. Both services advertise estate planning documents for a price that seems much lower than you may receive from going to an attorney for...
Florida Professional License Disciplinary Case Procedure
A Florida professional license disciplinary proceeding places your livelihood in jeopardy. If you have a professional license issued by the state of Florida, you may wonder what may happen in the event that you are involved in a disciplinary proceeding. It is...
Probate in Florida: Admission of Foreign Wills in Florida Probate Cases
What happens when a person resides in another location, but owns property, such as a house, car, or other titled asset, in Florida? The personal representative will need to do ancillary administration in the county where the assets are located. However, what are the...
Florida Probate is a Group Project
When we are hired to handle a probate, early on we always ask: “is everyone aware and on board with this?” The probate process requires that everyone know what’s going on. It’s great if everyone is on the same page initially. It always makes me feel like things are...
Will my debt survive me in a Florida Probate?
We often consult with people asking about probate in Florida shortly after they’ve lost a loved one. It’s really tough to find out what’s been going on in someone’s life, especially financially. We keep financial information so close to our vest that it can be a true...
How are jointly held assets considered in Florida estate planning and probate?
One of the ways that we counsel clients in our estate planning practice is how to title assets to avoid probate. If an asset is titled in a certain way, the asset will not be considered part of a person’s probate estate when he or she passes away. Also, consideration...