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Planning for Incapacity in Florida
Incapacity means not having the physical or mental ability to do certain tasks or make important decisions. For example, if you cannot physically go to the bank to do transactions that require you to appear in person, or if you cannot understand the transactions you...
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Florida Probate: Am I liable for my deceased loved one’s debts?
One of the questions that we commonly are asked by clients and potential clients is whether they should make payments on their deceased loved one’s debts either before probate is started or while the probate process is ongoing. Some people believe that all of a...
Florida Estate Planning: What is a separate writing for a will?
When we are helping clients design their Florida estate plan, one of the most common questions that we receive is whether the person should include specific items of tangible personal property in the will itself. Usually, our recommendation is that items of high...
What Could Happen with XXXTentacion’s Trust and Estate
The nature of practicing in estate planning and probate means spending time around people who are often of advanced age. One of the most common phrases we hear is “I really need to take care of my will” (usually followed by not taking care of their will). Current...
How Do Assets Affect Medicaid Eligibility?
Florida Medicaid planning is a complex undertaking. If you read our previous post about Medicaid planning in Florida, you know that it is crucial to have a plan for funding skilled nursing care, such as care in a nursing home. We create Medicaid plans for people...
Florida Probate: How can I open a safe deposit box owned by a person who has passed away?
One of the problems that occurs in a Florida probate case is that the decedent (person who passed away) had a safe deposit box. Sometimes, the decedent stored his or her will in the safe deposit box. Other times, the personal representative in the probate needs to...
How do I pay for nursing home care in Florida?
One of the concerns we have as our family members age is how a family member will be able to pay for nursing home care if he or she needs it. Depending on the source, in 2018 the average cost of nursing home care in Florida is approximately $9,171.00 per month. Many...