For many people in Florida, estate planning may seem like an unnecessary bother. This is reflected in some troubling statistics; over 50 percent of all adult Americans and 78 percent of millennials do not have key documents in place, including a will. At the same...
Three important estate planning documents
Estate planning for Florida residents can mean a wide variety of things depending on the specific circumstances and goals of the people involved. A person who is in his or her third marriage with children from previous relationships, for example, is likely to have...
Medicaid planning could protect a family’s life savings
Aging Florida residents who want to make arrangements for the possibility of long-term nursing care might investigate a process known as Medicaid planning. Medicaid is a government run program for low-income people that could pay for hospital bills, nursing home care,...
Veterans’ Administration: Myths and facts for 2019
With new laws in place for Veterans' Administration programs, it is important to separate what is true from false speculation. Rumors fly, and people fear their benefits are going away.The government shutdown and politically hostile climate may have added to a feeling...
Digital assets create special estate planning challenges
The emergence of the digitally connected world has resulted in many people having digital assets. Sometimes, digital assets hold significant value, like cryptocurrency or credit card reward points. Others might lack monetary value, like emails and photographs, but...