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Florida residents might desire to financially assist an individual with special needs. When family members have some type of disability or chronic health issue, the desire to assist financially is offset by the recognition that a disabled individual likely receives...
While you and your family are grieving the loss of your parent or another beloved relative, you might also have to begin your duties as executor of the estate. While it’s an honor knowing the deceased entrusted you with this task, you may be going in with no...
Many Americans falsely believe that estate planning is not a concern for them until retirement age. Additionally, some older Americans with fewer assets also believe that estate planning is not for them because they are not incredibly wealthy. The reality is that...
When you have a child with disabilities, you have to prepare for a time when he or she may no longer have you to rely on. If you die, will your child be able to care for him or herself? Your child's disability will impact how you prepare, explains AARP. For example,...
Every parent thinks about the milestone of a child becoming an adult when they turn 18. This will mean different things in different families. Still, parents of children with limited cognitive abilities will need to educate themselves to help avoid gaps in the child’s...
When a loved one dies, his or her estate may have to go through court for distribution. This process, known as probate, may intimidate you since you likely have not had to deal with it before. One thing that may complicate things is that the deceased was a Florida...
Some Florida entrepreneurs dream of starting their own business. Owning a company may be your dream as well. However, the prospect of forming and nurturing a business might intimidate you. There is another option. You may buy an existing business instead. Entrepreneur...
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...
If you have a vested interest in a deceased loved one’s estate, it is natural to wonder how long the will distribution process will take. Unfortunately, every situation is unique. Probating a will can take six to eight months for simpler estates to three years or more...
If you have a loved one who has a disability, establishing a special needs trust may be an important part of your overall estate plan. This type of trust gives your relative access to funds for supplemental expenses without harming his or her eligibility for...
