Your child’s senior year of high school goes by in a flash. Between deciding on which college they go to, securing student loans, senior prom, graduation, and prepping for them to go off to college, there is just so much to do! What you might not think about is having some legal documents for them….
Have you noticed there is a Social Security Benefits increase this year? This is due to a cost of living adjustment (COLA) they are implementing for just about 65 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2023. If you are receiving benefits you would have been notified of this increase in December of 2022. Why is…
Estate planning might not be the highest thing on your to-do list, but it should be pretty high on your priority. Your family needs you because in the event of your death, they are the ones that are affected in every way. So be sure your family is protected with these four estate planning tips. …
One of the most popular forms of asset protection in Sarasota is through a trust. There are different types of trusts, and you need to be aware of which each one does and doesn’t do, especially in the state of Florida. When asset protection is the goal, not all trusts protect your assets. This will…
You might think that only older individuals need a will, but that isn’t true. Everyone should have a one. There isn’t a set age limit on who should have a will. If you don’t have one, you should get one. You never know when you might need it. Contact a qualified estate planning attorney and…
As you begin your journey to estate planning, there are five essential documents that are part of estate planning. These are documents that many of us have heard of at one time or another, but when put together they form a solid foundation for an estate plan. This is probably the most common. Your last…
There are some essentials of estate planning when it comes to protecting yourself, and your family members. If your affairs aren’t in order, not only will your loved ones bear the burden, but they could possibly bear a financial burden, and potentially argue with other family members during their most difficult times. These are the…
It’s important to hire a qualified estate administration attorney, because it is a complicated process which can be overwhelming in normal circumstances, let alone while grieving. Most people don’t have a basic understanding of what estate administration involves, which is why it’s important to hire a qualified estate administration attorney. Anything a person once owned…
It doesn’t matter what the size of your estate is when you leave it behind. Estate planning is a big deal, and everyone should have an estate plan set in place. Things can change in a moment, and unexpected things happen. It is especially important if you have family members who depend on you. Why…
Have you been to the hospital for a basic or even an emergency procedure and been asked to sign a generic health care proxy? When your life could be at risk, the hospital staff is required to ask you to sign one if you do not have one in place, should something happen where you…