So, you've traded in your old license plate for a Florida one. Welcome to the Sunshine State!  Beautiful weather, no state income tax… what's not to love? Well, as an estate planning attorney in Florida, I know there's one crucial item often overlooked by new residents: updating your estate pla...

Medicaid provides vital healthcare coverage for many Floridians. However, understanding the complexities of Medicaid recovery after a recipient's death is crucial, especially regarding time limits and the probate process. This post aims to shed light on these issues, emphasizing the importance of...

Running a successful business is demanding. Long hours, strategic decisions, and constant problem-solving often consume every waking moment. In the whirlwind of daily operations, it's easy to overlook a crucial aspect of business ownership: estate and incapacity planning. While you're focused o...

Divorce is a complex and often emotional process. Amidst the division of assets and restructuring of lives, it's easy to overlook crucial details like beneficiary designations. Many Floridians are surprised to learn that simply getting a divorce doesn't automatically change who receives the proce...

As a DeLand, Deltona, Daytona, DeBary, Orange City, Sanford, Lake Mary, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Lake County, Florida estate and incapacity, wills, trusts, and estates attorney, I am often asked to guide clients through the complexities of Medicaid eligibility, particularly when it comes to ...

Florida's homestead laws are a unique and powerful set of protections, deeply rooted in our state's history. As a DeLand, Deltona, Daytona, DeBary, Orange City, Sanford, Lake Mary, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Lake County, Florida estate and incapacity, wills, trusts, and estates attorney, I fr...

As a Florida probate attorney in DeLand, Deltona, Daytona, Sanford, Lake Mary, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Lake County, Florida, over the years I have had many clients who are surprised to learn about the vast amount of unclaimed property held by the state. It's a common issue, and you might be...

As a Florida attorney in DeLand, Deltona, Daytona, DeBary, Orange City, Sanford, Lake Mary, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Lake County, Florida with a significant practice focus and experience with estate and incapacity planning, I've witnessed firsthand the peace of mind and utility that comes fr...

As a wills, trusts and estate planning, and probate attorney in DeLand, Deltona, Daytona, DeBary, Orange City, Sanford, Lake Mary, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Lake County, Florida I've seen firsthand how the complexities of blended families can impact estate planning and have helped many client...

As a wills, trusts, estate planning and probate attorney in DeLand, Deltona, Daytona, Sanford, Orange City, Lake Mary, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Lake County, Florida, advising clients on probate strategies is a core practice using many different tools to assist our clients. Practicing in prob...

As a wills, trusts and estates and probate attorney in DeLand, Deltona, Daytona, Sanford, Lake Mary, Orange City, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Lake County, Florida, advising clients on probate strategies is a core practice using many different tools to assist our clients. While formal administra...

As a wills, trusts and estate planning attorney in DeLand, Deltona, Daytona, Sanford, Lake Mary, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Lake County, Florida, advising clients on estate and incapacity planning strategies is a core practice using many different tools to assist our clients.  One tool that c...

Ladybird Deeds: A Powerful Estate Planning Tool in Florida As a wills trusts and estate planning attorney in DeLand, Deltona, Daytona, Sanford, Lake Mary, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Lake County, Florida, advising clients on estate planning strategies is a core practice using many different to...

Elder law addresses the specific needs and concerns of seniors. It encompasses various legal issues, including estate planning, Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, and elder abuse prevention. 

Basic considerations for identifiable and potential Special Needs Beneficiaries.

Beneficiary Designations A beneficiary designation involves naming the person who will directly receive an asset in the event of the death of its owner. Assets that allow for beneficiary designations include insurance policies, retirement accounts such as 401(k) plans, annuities, and other finan...

What Are Pour-Over Wills? To understand what constitutes a pour-over will, it is important to understand revocable living trusts. A living trust holds the assets of the trustor, or person creating the trust. A trustee is a person with the fiduciary responsibility of managing the assets in the tr...

What is Mortgage Fraud in Florida? Mortgage fraud, or mortgage scams, is committed when someone who is involved in the process of obtaining a mortgage loan from a lender is deliberately deceitful and fraudulently misrepresents information that the lender relies upon when they agree to fund, insu...

Bankruptcy Before a Divorce in Florida Whether to file for bankruptcy before your divorce proceedings depends on a range of factors, including where you live, your shared and individual debts and assets, and the type of bankruptcy you intend to file. The best course for you depends on your perso...