The Florida Department of Elder Affairs houses the Office of Public and Professional Guardians. Regulating over 500 professional guardians statewide, investigating complaints and imposing discipline where deemed appropriate has been part of OPPG's responsibilities...
What types of special needs trusts are available?
If you are the parent of a child with special needs, preparing for his or her future can be tricky. On the one hand, you want to provide adequately for your child's future. On the other hand, you do not want to harm his or her eligibility for government benefits. A...
State laws love marriage, but planning can care for your partner
Your partner may mean the world to you, but the state can get hung up on marriage. That doesn’t mean they need to be left out in the cold if you haven’t tied the knot since a proper estate plan can make sure you take care of them long after you’re gone. Unmarried...
The divorcing spouse’s guide to estate planning
People who get divorced experience a significant magnitude of change in every part of their lives. Florida residents in this situation understandably focus on the needs of their immediate and everyday lives, such as where they will live and when they will be with...
Should you wait to update your estate plan?
As a Florida resident with an estate plan, you are already a step ahead of the rest. But did you know that you should update your estate plan? Today we will examine the question of whether you should wait to make estate plan changes. First of all, many people are not...
