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Estate Planning
- Nov 15, 2024 Tangible vs. Intangible Assets in Estate Planning
- Oct 9, 2024 Divorce & Estate Planning: Understanding the Impact
- Oct 1, 2024 Emergency Medicaid Planning in Florida: What to Do When a Loved One Needs Immediate Care
Digital Assets
- Jul 29, 2019 Talking About Financial Planning With Aging Parents
- Jun 28, 2019 Digital Assets / Social Media & Estate Planning
Living Trust
- Jan 25, 2021 Do I Need to Hire a Living Trust Attorney?
Tax
- Sep 9, 2021 Do Beneficiaries Have to Pay the Estate Tax Bill?
Probate
- Jan 23, 2024 Common Challenges in Florida Probate and How to Overcome Them
- Oct 12, 2023 5 Reasons You Need a Probate Lawyer in Florida
- Jul 2, 2022 Are All Estates Required to Go Through Probate in Florida?
Will
- Jan 11, 2024 Avoiding Common Mistakes: 5 Things Not to Do in Your Florida Will
- Jun 7, 2023 Types of Wills
- Apr 3, 2023 Do I Need to Update My Will from 10 Years Ago?
Elder Law
- Aug 2, 2022 Differences Between Medicare and Medicaid in Florida
- May 13, 2021 May Is Older Americans Month & National Elder Law Month
- Aug 5, 2020 Financial Elder Abuse Fraud: Nice vs. U.S.
Medicaid Planning
- Sep 30, 2024 Emergency Medicaid Planning in Florida: What to Do When a Loved One Needs Immediate Care
- Dec 3, 2020 When Should You Apply for Medicaid?
Power of Attorney
- Aug 24, 2021 What are the Different Types of Power of Attorney?
Elder Care
- Jul 7, 2020 Quirk in Medicare System’s Observation Status
- May 19, 2020 What Should I know about Financial Powers of Attorney?
- Jan 21, 2020 Caregivers Are Getting Younger, Making Planning for Long-Term Care Even More Important
Trust
- Jun 7, 2023 Types of Trusts
Asset Protection
- Feb 19, 2024 Understanding Homestead Laws in Florida: Implications for Estate Planning
- Jul 7, 2023 Who Qualifies for Property Tax Benefits in Florida?
- May 1, 2023 Establishing a Florida Domicile: What Are the Benefits of Estate Planning as a Florida Resident?
Beneficiary Designations
- Jun 24, 2020 Update Will at These 12 Times in Your Life
- Jun 11, 2020 If Not Now, When? It is the Time for Estate Planning
- Jan 10, 2020 Top 6 Questions (And Answers) About Conservatorships and Guardianships
Inheritance
- Jun 2, 2022 Do Florida Beneficiaries Have to Pay Taxes on Inheritances?
- Jan 20, 2022 Is Your Florida Estate Valuable Enough for Probate?
401k
- Jun 9, 2020 Update Your Estate Plan to Protect Spouse and Children
- May 6, 2020 Coronavirus Stimulus Allows Retirees to Tap Funds Early, With Little or No Penalties
- Dec 23, 2019 New Law Set to Make Big Changes to Retirement Plans
Capital Gains
- Aug 26, 2019 5 Things to Know to Reduce Tax on Capital Gains
Retirement Planning
- Sep 9, 2020 When Does it Make Sense to Relocate for Tax Purposes?
Alzheimer's
- Nov 12, 2019 Tailoring a Caregiving Plan to Your Family
- Mar 12, 2019 New Technology Brings a New Aging Marker: Taking Away the Phone
Social Security
- Aug 21, 2020 Five Common Questions About Social Security Planning
Covid-19
- Sep 24, 2020 Will the Coronavirus Vaccine Be Covered by Medicare?
- Sep 22, 2020 How the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Affect Social Security
- May 14, 2020 Coronavirus: Here’s How to Apply for Unemployment in Florida
Co-Trustee
- Apr 20, 2020 Does Covid-19 Have You Thinking About a Will? That Might Not Be Enough
Careers
- Apr 14, 2020 Work-Life Balance Tips When Your Home Is Your Office
Anxiety
- Apr 23, 2020 Coping With COVID-19: Managing Stress & Anxiety
Safety Deposit
- Jul 15, 2020 4 Important Items You Shouldn’t Keep in Your Safety Deposit Box
Durable Power of Attorney
- Mar 1, 2022 How Much Does an Estate Planning Cost in Florida?
- Jul 16, 2020 Power of Attorney Explained