Common Issues That Can Happen When Using a Florida Power of Attorney

Common Issues That Can Happen When Using a Florida Power of Attorney

Do you have an estate plan right now? How old is it? When did you last review it? Your estate plan is an important tool that can help you protect not only yourself but your loved ones, your business, and plan forward to create the legacy that you want to leave at the end of your life. When you work with an estate planning attorney, however, your attorney is going to discuss with you not only the planning for the end of your life but also the...
Common Issues That Can Happen When Using a Florida Power of Attorney

3 Reasons Why Your Retirement Accounts Should Not Go To Probate

Did you know that when you begin to create your Florida estate plan, the first step is to think about what you own and who should inherit it at the time of your passing? Now we know that most of us do not want to focus on the need for Florida estate planning, but it is critical to ensure that our goals for our legacy can be reached. From your spouse and your children to your business and the causes you care about, your Florida estate plan can...
How Do You Know If You Should Be Considering Moving Into an Assisted Living Facility?

How Do You Know If You Should Be Considering Moving Into an Assisted Living Facility?

Are you a Florida senior who may have reached the point where it may no longer be safe or appropriate to live at home without assistance? In fact, are you wondering if you should be thinking about moving into an assisted living facility? What exactly is an assisted living facility and what might it do for you? To begin, an assisted living facility is a residential setting. Assisted living should not be confused with a skilled nursing home which...
Ideas for Starting Difficult Conversations with Your Aging Parents About Medical Care

Ideas for Starting Difficult Conversations with Your Aging Parents About Medical Care

Are you researching ideas for starting the difficult conversations with your aging parents about their medical care? Do they still live in their own home by themselves, have good health, stay active and visit with their family? Are you aware of your parents giving any thought to a time when they may not be able to make decisions for themselves because of either an accident or illness or the need for skilled nursing care? Having these...
Have You Recently Inherited Assets? Consider These Three Estate Planning Tips

Have You Recently Inherited Assets? Consider These Three Estate Planning Tips

Have you recently inherited assets? When you receive an inheritance it is a big deal.  It does not matter whether you were expecting it or not, you need to take the inheriting of any assets seriously. In fact, regardless of the amount, you want to make sure that you are taking the steps you need to protect this new asset and have the guidance you need. Now we realize that with this inheritance it can be an exciting opportunity to think about...
Last Minute Tax Tips For Your Estate Planning Considerations

Last Minute Tax Tips For Your Estate Planning Considerations

Are last minute tax tips for your estate plan top of mind? Are you like many of our clients who know how important creating a Florida estate plan is for themselves and their families? Are you wanting to protect yourself, your family, your business, your estate from taxes and be sure your legacy will survive you? We know and understand the importance of your goals and we can work with you to create a Florida estate plan that will accomplish all...