3 Reasons Why Your Retirement Accounts Should Not Go To Probate

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...
How Poor Estate Planning Can Hurt Your Child’s Future

How Poor Estate Planning Can Hurt Your Child’s Future

Are you a parent? Do you have young children and still go to baseball, ballet or piano practice with your children? Or, do you have older children who are married with children of their own? As a parent, you know while they were young you tried to provide for their needs. As adults, you know that you are always there for your children and grandchildren. With all that you have done, though, have you created an estate plan to positively impact...