Probate

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Why a Special Needs Trust is Just the Start

Guest Writer: Brian J. Cotroneo, CFA, CFP, ChSNC with Moors & Cabot Congratulations, you’ve done it!  You’ve worked with an attorney to create your Special...
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Guardianship vs. Guardian Advocacy: Understanding the Best Path for Your Loved One

In the journey of caring for a loved one with disabilities, two critical legal tools can provide necessary protection and support: guardianship and guardian advocacy....
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Trusts Avoid Probate? We’re Debunking This Myth

If you've been researching estate planning in Florida, you might have encountered the notion that a Revocable Living Trust (RLT) is a guaranteed shield against...
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Beyond the Will: Unveiling the True Essentials of Life Planning

This is a scenario we encounter frequently: potential clients walking into our office, confident that they know precisely what they need—just a will. While a...
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Client-Attorney Communication: The Key to Successful Planning

At The Law Offices of Mark F. Moss, we recognize that effective communication is the backbone of successful estate planning – or as we prefer...
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Guardianship vs. Conservatorship: Navigating Incapacity & Legal Complexities in Florida

In Florida, the legal frameworks of guardianship and conservatorship are crucial when individuals face incapacitation due to mental or physical limitations. Guardianship encompasses the oversight...
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Beneficiary or Heir: Knowing Your Rights in Estate Planning

In the realm of estate planning (or as we call it, life planning), understanding the roles and rights of beneficiaries and heirs is crucial. At...
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Three Things We’d Never Do As An Elder Law Firm

At The Law Offices of Mark F. Moss, we understand that navigating elder law and Medicaid planning can be daunting. Many of our clients seek...
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Probate and Your Florida Timeshare

Probate and Your Florida Timeshare Walt Disney World, EPCOT, the Magic Kingdom, Universal, the white sandy beaches of Destin, and the Treasure Coast are all...
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Revisiting your Life Planning documents

Hooray! You made the incredibly awesome decision to get your Life Planning components in place. They've been drafted, executed, and signed. WONDERFUL! You might be...
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The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Life Planning

We've heard it many times before. "Why pay an Estate Planning attorney to do something that I could just do myself?" With accessibility to the...
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Ancillary Administration in Florida

We understand that the Probate process can sometimes be confusing and difficult to navigate. There can be many facets involved in a Probate case, one...