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Six Steps to Help Aging Parents on National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day
Did you know that National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day is the third Friday in April each year? This year, it falls on April 16th. By disposing of unneeded and expired medications annually, we can help protect ourselves and others from addiction, as well as, accidental poisoning caused by expired medications becoming toxic,… Read More »
Dealing With A Loved One’s Memory Loss, What Can You Control?
Have you been watching a loved one begin to suffer from memory loss? It can be terrifying. You may worry that your loved one will be unable to take care of himself or herself. You may worry that your loved one will forget important people and events. When faced with these circumstances and these… Read More »
Think You Are Able to Avoid Probate? 3 Common Mistakes We See
Do you think that your estate will not have to go through the probate process because you have done your homework and created a thoughtful and detailed will? While having a will may be the right way to go, the fact that you have a will does not, by itself, allow your estate to… Read More »
Do You Have An Estate Plan? Here Are Five Common Reasons Why Having An Estate Plan Is Important
Do you have an estate plan in place? There can be a variety of reasons why this can be important. Let us discuss five such reasons. You have children. If you have a child, it can be important to at least have a Last Will and Testament. If you do not identify who… Read More »
5 Post-Holiday Mistakes Divorced Parents Can Make
Are you and your child’s other parent divorced? If so, the holidays might have been a tough time. Having to spend time away from your child during this season may not ever be easy and can often leads to arguments. Still, it may be best to avoid making these 5 post-holiday mistakes for divorced… Read More »
How to Choose a Family Law Attorney Near Me
Have you found yourself in need of a family law attorney for a divorce, child custody, or paternity matter? If so, there may be several key things to keep in mind. First, you will likely want to choose a family law attorney with specific family court experience. Next, you may want to decide what… Read More »
Are There Different Types of Trusts That Can Be Used in Estate Planning?
Did you know that there are different types of trusts? This may come as a surprise to those new to the area of estate planning, but it may be important to be familiar with the basic types of trusts. We will discuss some of the basics about trusts and the different types of trusts… Read More »
Is It Time to Add an Irrevocable Trust to Your Florida Estate Plan
Did you know that irrevocable trusts can offer unique benefits? How do you determine if it is time to add an irrevocable trust to your Florida estate plan? First, let us look at what makes a trust irrevocable. Trusts are either revocable or irrevocable. The primary difference is that a revocable trust can be… Read More »
How to Choose an Estate Planning Attorney Near Me
More and more families in the United States live every day in “non-traditional” configurations, and we have absolutely moved forward in expanding the definition of what family means. When it comes to estate planning, however, the process can be trickier if your family does not fit into the classic mold of two married opposite-sex… Read More »
Five Things You Need to Know about Changes to the Florida Health Care Surrogate Law
Did you know that, in 2015, the Florida legislature updated the law regarding health care surrogates? The law applies to all documents executed after October 1, 2015. The changes to the law include more flexibility in creating these documents and provides more options for those wanting to name a health care surrogate. Some changes… Read More »
