Estate planning

As Floridians get older, they will want to focus on enjoying life as much as possible. That can include spending time with loved ones, taking vacations and relaxing in general. Still, there are certain inevitable aspects of life and if people are worried about the...

Americans are living longer than ever. Many Florida residents are now enjoying healthy lives well into their 70’s and 80’s. With longer lives come more time and freedom to engage in enjoyable pursuits and to spend time with loved ones. However, individuals may also...

Trusts are useful estate planning tools. They allow individuals to structure the ownership and distribution of their assets and wealth to accomplish their lifetime goals and protect their money from taxation. Floridians have a number of trust types to choose from when...

When talking about estate planning, it is important that Florida residents know that the “planning” part of the process is just as important as the “estate” part. An estate is the assets and property that a person owns at the time of their death. A plan is set of...

One of the most heartbreaking things that can happen to a person in Florida is finding out that their spouse has a terminal illness. No one wants to think about their death or the death of their spouse, and being forced to have such conversations is difficult....

Elder adults in Florida may suffer from various mental and physical health conditions that make it difficult for them to maintain their independence and make decisions regarding their health and finances. For this reason, it is extremely important for them to have a...

For our readers in Florida, estate planning may seem like a daunting task at any age, but perhaps more so for seniors who have never had an estate plan before. However, estate planning doesn’t need to be overly complicated. There are some basic documents that are...

Many elderly Floridians have certain desires when it comes to health care if they are incapacitated. To address these issues, they may want to have a health care advance directive. Understanding exactly what this entails can be complicated and it is wise to have a...

Almost 42 million adults in this country are caregivers to family members who are 50 and older. Only 40 percent of caregivers live with the person who is receiving this care. Providing long-distant care to recipients in another state or close or distant city is more...

One of the best ways to achieve peace of mind, for both yourself and loved ones, is to plan ahead. You cannot prepare for every potential scenario. You can, however, provide guidance that can be applied to many situations. This is the basis for incapacity planning and...