When it comes to establishing a Special Needs Trust (SNT), getting it right from the outset is crucial. This entails selecting the appropriate type of trust and ensuring proper funding, a process that necessitates careful consideration and expert guidance. Choosing…
Going through a divorce is a complex and emotionally challenging process, often accompanied by significant financial adjustments, especially when children are involved. Amidst the upheaval, it's easy to overlook the importance of revising your estate plan. However, failing to update…
Entering into a marriage is a beautiful journey filled with love and commitment. However, it's also a legally binding contract that intertwines your assets, liabilities, and responsibilities with your partner's. In Florida, as in many other states, couples have the…
As I prepare my will, I've encountered the term "per stirpes" regarding the distribution of property to my children. But why does the law sound like it's referencing zebras? Firstly, it's not "per stripes" but "per stirpes," originating from Latin…
Asset transfer, whether occurring during one's lifetime or posthumously, involves the redistribution of wealth or assets from one party to another. Employing strategic methods is crucial to ensure tax efficiency and the optimal reorganization of assets. Here are several widely…
In estate planning, one common tactic individuals consider to avoid probate is adding their children to their bank accounts. The idea seems straightforward – by making their children joint owners or beneficiaries of their accounts, they hope to facilitate a…
It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one.
When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money.
Approximately 17 percent of the U.S. population is a family caregiver, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing income, and struggling with caregiving tasks while balancing their workload and other family responsibilities. 53 million Americans provide care for older relatives…
We are all ready for this pandemic to be over after dealing with several waves of the Coronavirus. Unfortunately, the possibility of contracting COVID-19 remains a reality. Last year, the Biden Administration put in place the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan…