Protect Your Duval County Property Titles from Fraud
According to the FBI, one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes committed in the United States is regarding home title fraud. In 2021, the FBI issued a report that there were more than $600 million in estimated losses related to home title fraud and of the...
Aging Gracefully with an Elder Law Attorney
As we grow older, the demands of life take a toll on our bodies and our abilities to be resilient in times of stress. It’s during these times that we often focus more on others or things that we are worried about, and our self-care, which brings peace and happiness to...
New Budget Plan for Veterans Helps Address Important Issues
More than 19 million Veterans are living in the United States according to a recent US Census Bureau American Community Survey. Some of the most significant problems for Veterans are health-related issues. Economic and social challenges are also some of the issues...
The Purpose of a Florida Gun Trust
In 2020, an estimated 35.3% of adults in Florida reported as owning a gun and guns are assets that can be transferred, valued, appraised and auctioned. In the State of Florida, the National Firearms Act (NFA) is what restricts and regulates ownership of certain types...
Pet Trusts: Caring for Your Pets After You Are Gone
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals…” ~ Proverbs 12:10 The average estate plans include lots of details about what will happen when people pass away or become incapacitated. Property, bank accounts, business interests and children are all at the top of...
The State of Guardianship During COVID-19
It has been almost 2 years since the COVID-19 pandemic impacted human life around the world. No one anticipated the immense effect the pandemic would have on every facet of society including people, the economy, the government, public health, nursing homes, and so...
Finding the Right Elder Law Attorney
With a simple Google search for an “elder law attorney”, Google returns 1,860,000 results in 1.15 seconds. Going through these results to find the right elder law attorney for you will take a lot of time, and not all elder law attorneys will be the right fit for you....
Guardianship Checklist for Florida Guardians
When you undertake the responsibility of helping a loved one manage important life decisions that they can no longer handle on their own, there are several very important things you must do on a consistent basis to stay in compliance with the courts. To help Guardians...
The Benefits of a Revocable Trust
A revocable trust also called a living trust, is a legal document created by you to manage your assets while you are alive and to distribute those assets after your death. You may think a revocable trust is for the wealthy, but a revocable trust can also offer a...
The Risks of DIY Estate Planning
It sounds nice to be able to create legal documents, like wills and estate plans, online using a template or cookie-cutter form. Even though some of the websites will let you “customize” their forms, the forms, and automated legal solutions often leave out important...