When you think of elder abuse, you might envision physical assaults like hitting or pinching. Maybe you equate it with neglect, a picture of an empty fridge and a dirty room with a grandmother with unwashed hair and soiled clothing sitting alone in it running through...
How can a guardianship help my child?
Parents who want the best for their children want to make sure that they will be financially comfortable and safe when they grow up. Most of the time, this means making sure your kids get an education and guidance so they can become independent adults. For children...
Estate planning for your second marriage
You met someone new, someone who makes you happy and you are excited to begin a new life with. Your children get along and you know your new spouse will be by your side as you enter this next phase of life. A second marriage is wonderful, but it does take some...
Choosing a guardian for your child with autism
No one can replace a parent. Though it’s unpleasant to think about, someone else will possibly need to step in and take care of your child if something happens to you. Choosing a guardian is one of the most important pieces of estate planning because it determines who...
What is a lifetime trust?
Florida parents create trusts for their children for a number of reasons, including the added assurance that money in a trust is very likely to reach the children without the complications of probate. Still, some parents have additional concerns that cannot be...
What is a revocable living trust?
Estate planning tools in Florida are not all designed only to serve you after you are dead. In fact, many of them have extensive wealth management and protection benefits for you while you are alive. One of these is the revocable living trust. A trust is an entity...
Getting married a second time warrants a prenup
Couples deciding to take another stab at marriage have a lot of additional concerns. Since there is likely some carryover from a prior marriage in the form of children and financial obligations, there is an extra incentive to do some further pre-marriage planning. ...
Do you know how to choose an executor for your estate?
You sit down to plan out your estate administration for your loved ones in Florida and elsewhere. Have you decided on who carries out the wishes outlined in your will and trust? Kiplinger offers tips on choosing an estate executor. Give yourself the peace of mind...
How can you change your estate plan during a divorce?
As a Florida resident preparing for a divorce, you are already under an immense amount of stress. Given all of your other obligations, it makes sense that estate planning may fall to the wayside. You should not let it, however. While there will be some things in...
How does an ABLE account work?
Living with a disability does not have to hold you back, but there are some downsides. One of those may be not having the ability to earn money or earn as much money as you need to afford life expenses in Florida. This is where an ABLE account can help. The ABLE...
