Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s wife Allison Holker legally granted half of her late husband’s future earnings Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s wife Allison Holker legally granted half of her late husband’s future earnings. Widely known as ‘tWitch,’ Boss was a beloved figure in…
I Have Moved to Florida: Is My Out-of-State Will Valid? If Not—What’s Next? Is Your Out of State Will Valid In Florida? Whether out of state wills are valid under Florida law is a question being addressed in probate matters…
Hybrid Policies Allow You to Have Your Long-Term Care Insurance Cake and Eat It, Too Hybrid Policies Allow You to Have Your Long-Term Care Insurance Cake and Eat It, Too. As long term care insurance premiums rise and fewer companies offer…
Step-Up in Basis and Why It Matters in Estate Planning If you are considering engaging in estate planning or you may be inheriting assets, it is important to understand what the step-up in basis is and how it may affect…
Recognizing Caregiver Burnout What is Caregiver Burnout? Recognizing Caregiver Burnout. Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. It may go along with a change in attitude -- from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. Burnout…
Florida Medicaid Estate Recovery Program The Florida Medicaid Estate Recovery Program is a federal-state program designed to recover some or all Medicaid-funded medical costs from the Estates of certain Medicaid beneficiaries. This includes nursing home residents whose costs of care…
Jerry Springer, daytime television pioneer, dies at 79 Jerry Springer, daytime television pioneer, dies at 79. “The Jerry Springer Show,” which ran from 1991 to 2018, was known for on-set confrontations and fans screaming, "Jerry, Jerry, Jerry!" He died of…
Who Can Benefit From a Special Needs Trust? Consider making a special needs trust for a loved one who receives, or is likely to receive, government benefits. Who Can Benefit From a Special Needs Trust? Special needs trusts are designed…
What Are the Benefits of Having a Testamentary Trust? There are various benefits to creating a testamentary trust. This article discusses the benefits of adding a testamentary trust to your estate plan. What Is a Testamentary Trust? A testamentary trust allows…
100-year-old sisters share 4 tips for staying mentally sharp as you age—and they don’t say crossword puzzles 100-year-old sisters share 4 tips for staying mentally sharp as you age—and they don’t say crossword puzzles Centenarian Ruth Sweedler has impressive recall…