People add trusts to their estate plans for many different reasons. Some testators putting together an estate plan worry about an unstable beneficiary and want to protect someone from the burden of a lump-sum inheritance. Other times, protecting resources from...
Estate Planning And Elder Law Services In Orlando And Beyond
Year: 2024
Helping an aging Florida parent from a distance
A lot of people throughout the country have parents who retired to Florida or maybe moved here to work years earlier. Living far away from an aging parent who is alone can be challenging. There’s a lot to worry about – especially if they’re still living on their own...
Approaching your elderly parents about estate planning
Estate planning is a very important legal process, but over half of American adults have no estate plan. There are numerous reasons for this, such as finding the legalities intimidating, the expense and the belief that only wealthy people need estate plans. Perhaps...
What to look for in a guardian for your children
When making an estate plan, if you are a parent with a child who is still a minor, part of the process may include choosing a guardian. If you pass away unexpectedly, you know that the guardian is ready to step into a more parental role and raise your child. This can...
2 Medicaid planning mistakes to avoid
Most people require nursing home care at some point. But this service can be quite expensive. And this is where Medicaid planning comes in. If you qualify, Medicaid can pay for long-term care costs. However, as with most government programs, strategic Medicaid...