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ABLE Accounts: Part 1

What is an ABLE account? The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was enacted on July 1, 2016. An ABLE account is a state-run...
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What does a Special Needs Trust cover?

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed life in America in unprecedented ways; and, at this point, it is not clear when-or if-things will completely...
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Breaking down Probate

Photo by Gus Moretta on Unsplash We often receive many questions on what probate is and why some estates have to go through it. Probate...
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Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Medicaid

Medicaid serves as a financial lifeline for many aging Florida residents. While Medicaid has strict eligibility requirements, there are tools and strategies that can be...
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Here’s Why Every Florida Real Estate Agent Needs to Know a Good Elder Law Attorney

As a real estate agent in Florida, there is a decent chance that you work with a number of aging clients. Of course, Florida is...
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Estate Planning Attorney vs. Elder Law Attorney: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to planning for the future, there are many different questions you need to answer. While many of these questions can be answered...
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How to Store Your Life Plan

Having a comprehensive life plan serves several important purposes. From providing guidance for your medical care should you become incapacitated to directing the distribution of...
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Living Wills and the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Do You Need to Know?

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused unprecedented changes to our way of life, and it has caused many people to think carefully about their...
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How Do You Transfer Title to a Car After the Owner Passes Away in Florida?

Typically, the process of transferring title to a car involves the transferor and transferee (i.e. the seller and the buyer) signing the title and then...
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4 Common Mistakes Women (and Men) Make When It Comes to Estate Planning

When it comes to life planning, which, again, is what we call estate planning, there are a number of common mistakes that women (and men)...
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Estate Planning & COVID-19: What Factors Should You Consider? What Do You Need to Know?

If you are like most people, the sudden and profound impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have been overwhelming, and the constant media coverage...
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How to Avoid Probate in Florida

When it comes to planning for the future, having a clear and well-considered life plan is essential to preserving your assets, protecting your family, and...