Estate Planning

Be Careful How You Title Your Car (Or Whom You Loan It To)

2017-09-05T12:10:13-04:00

How a motor vehicle is titled can have serious liability ramifications. Florida follows the “Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine” which basically recognizes that driving a vehicle is one of the most dangerous things that we do.  Therefore, if an owner of a vehicle voluntarily allows another person to drive that vehicle, and they negligently injure someone, the [...]

Be Careful How You Title Your Car (Or Whom You Loan It To)2017-09-05T12:10:13-04:00

Who Can Help You When You Need It The Most?

2017-05-23T13:22:57-04:00

We often tell clients that effective estate planning doesn’t just involve handling matters after your death, but, more importantly, involves making provisions for your care while you are living, but suffer a disabling event which prevents you from acting for yourself. Every adult should have a Designation of Health Care Surrogate to designate someone (and [...]

Who Can Help You When You Need It The Most?2017-05-23T13:22:57-04:00

Elder Law Attorney Discusses Long Term Care Planning with Caregiver Support Group

2017-05-03T12:20:13-04:00

On April 11, 2017, the firm’s elder law attorney, Elizabeth Allen, gave a presentation on long term care planning to members of the Alzheimer’s Support Group at Hyde Park United Methodist Church hosted by Jennifer Green of Right At Home. This group is comprised of caregivers to individuals with Alzheimer’s.  They meet every second Tuesday [...]

Elder Law Attorney Discusses Long Term Care Planning with Caregiver Support Group2017-05-03T12:20:13-04:00

Firm’s Elder Law Attorney Speaks at Business Transitions Council Meeting

2017-04-18T10:05:06-04:00

Elizabeth Allen, the firm’s elder law attorney, gave a presentation on March 7th to the Business Transitions Council.  This group is made up of Tampa Bay area business leaders who focus on sharing ideas, experiences, education and insights among its members and the business community to increase the members’ professional effectiveness. Ms. Allen spoke to [...]

Firm’s Elder Law Attorney Speaks at Business Transitions Council Meeting2017-04-18T10:05:06-04:00

Trusts for Minors—If You Have Minor Children, You Really Need One!

2017-03-06T10:08:39-05:00

If you have minor children, it is critical that you set up a Trust for your children, in the event that you die prematurely.  In most instances, this is done as a “testamentary trust,” which is a trust created in a Will that is not funded until the time that monies and assets would otherwise [...]

Trusts for Minors—If You Have Minor Children, You Really Need One!2017-03-06T10:08:39-05:00

Why You Need An Elder Law Attorney Now

2017-02-14T09:05:45-05:00

As we or our loved ones age the possibility of long-term care is that ever present fear in the back of our minds.  The total upheaval of lives due to long term health matters takes its toll.  A wife struggles to keep her husband at home while watching him deteriorate from Alzheimer’s; a daughter becomes [...]

Why You Need An Elder Law Attorney Now2017-02-14T09:05:45-05:00

Got Durable Power of Attorney? (If not, you should)

2016-11-30T10:18:46-05:00

A Durable Power-of-Attorney (DPOA) is a legal document that allows someone you chose (called an agent or attorney-in-fact) to handle your financial and personal affairs. The “durable” in durable power of attorney is critical because it means that your agent can continue to act on your behalf even if you become incapacitated.  Many people fail [...]

Got Durable Power of Attorney? (If not, you should)2016-11-30T10:18:46-05:00

CARING FOR YOUR PETS WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN

2016-09-21T11:38:08-04:00

People love their pets and usually think of them as part of their family. But what will happen to your furry or feathered family member if something happens to you? People often believe they will outlive their animal and thus be able to care for them forever, but their illness, accident or sudden death can [...]

CARING FOR YOUR PETS WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN2016-09-21T11:38:08-04:00

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY –A POWERFUL DOCUMENT THAT YOU NEED

2016-04-13T09:08:48-04:00

What do each of the following situations have in common?   A 73-year-old man suffers a stroke, becomes paralyzed and unable to speak or write. A married couple signs a contract for sale of real estate. Between the date of signing the contract and the date of closing, the wife falls and suffers a brain [...]

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY –A POWERFUL DOCUMENT THAT YOU NEED2016-04-13T09:08:48-04:00

IF YOU HAVE NOT PREPARED YOUR OWN WILL, LOOK AT THE ONE THAT THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE HAS PREPARED FOR YOU

2016-03-22T12:08:35-04:00

It is very common for persons to procrastinate in preparing a Will, Trust, or other estate planning documents. But, have you ever thought about it this way?  If you haven’t prepared your own Will or Trust, you are letting the Florida Legislature decide who will inherit your property.   For those persons who have not [...]

IF YOU HAVE NOT PREPARED YOUR OWN WILL, LOOK AT THE ONE THAT THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE HAS PREPARED FOR YOU2016-03-22T12:08:35-04:00
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