What Are The Necessary Estate Planning Documents Needed When You Reach The Age Of 18, and Why? For parents of children reaching the age of 18, there are some unique challenges in store. Why is this important? What Are The…
How Would Divorce Impact an Estate Plan in Florida? We all know that “the only constant in life is change.” No matter how hard we try to square things away, make sure we leave no stone unturned, and consider all…
DON’T JUST RELY ON LUCK WITH YOUR ESTATE PLANNING St. Patrick’s Day is here. There are many things you may want the luck of the Irish for. Estate planning is not one of them. Securing the future of your estate…
The (Only) 3 Reasons You Should Have an Irrevocable Trust Should you really agree to give up control of your assets? There are some good reasons to get this type of trust, but there are some major drawbacks as well.…
What Does the End of the Public Health Emergency Mean for Seniors? President Biden announced that the official Public Health Emergency (PHE) caused by COVID-19 will end on May 11, 2023. What are the ramifications of this change for seniors? 1. Return…
How Much Does A Funeral Cost? The cost of living isn’t cheap. Neither is the cost of dying. A 2021 study from the National Funeral Directors Association shows the median cost of an adult funeral with viewing and burial is $7,848, up…
Springing vs. Durable Power of Attorney: What’s the Difference? A power of attorney (POA) document legally enables a person (called the “principal”) to appoint a trusted relative or friend (called the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to handle specific health care decisions…
What Is a Miller Trust? Miller Trusts Can Help You Qualify For Medicaid. If your income is too high to qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you may be able to set up a Miller Trust to divert some of…
Olivia Newton-John, known for her iconic roles and philanthropic heart, left a legacy that reflects her values through a carefully structured estate plan. At the time of her passing on August 8, 2022, the beloved actress and singer was worth…
Be Leery of Generic Health Care Proxy Forms. If you go to the hospital, you may be presented with a health care proxy form to sign on being admitted. While it might seem easy to sign a generic health care…