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Parents with Special Needs Child

What Do Florida Parents Need to Know About Special Needs Trusts?

As the parent of a child with special needs, ensuring that your child retains his or her access to government benefits into adulthood is a...
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Should You Sign a Lady Bird Deed?

Dealing with real estate can be one of the most complicated aspects of the life planning process. You want to make sure your intended beneficiary...
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DNRs, DNIs, and Chemical Codes

Comprehensively Planning for Your Health Care in the Event of Incapacity. Planning for incapacity is an important component of the estate planning process. This is...
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Is All Probate Created Equally?

Nothing about coping with the loss of a loved one is easy. From making funeral arrangements to struggling with the emotional toll, nothing can prepare...
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Back to Basics: Durable Powers of Attorney and Trusts for Pets

How much time, effort and money do you spend caring for your pet? If you are like most pet owners, the answer to this question...
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2020: Does Your Estate Plan Match Your Vision?

It's time to ring in the New Year. Are you ready? Sure, you've got champagne glasses and hors d'oeuvres. But, is your life plan in...
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Why Everyone Over 18 Needs a Will

Do you need a last will and testament? While preparing a life plan is something that most people put off until later in life, the...
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5 Life Planning Tips for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is here, and while that means spending time with your family and other loved ones, we think the holiday season is also...
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Back to Basics: Advanced Directives

While a last will is a fundamental component of virtually any life plan, it is not the only document that most people need. In fact,...
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What Can Be Disbursed from a Special Needs Trust?

Many Florida residents need to ensure that a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities ("IDDs") or other dependent is cared for. This is especially true...
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Do You Need a Florida Living Will?

When people near the end of their life, many will want to retain some measure of control over their medical care. This is especially true...
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Essential Tips for Florida Pet Planning

Of the many loved ones in our lives, there is one category that often does not receive enough attention in estate planning: our pets. And...