by Valerie Bonifield | Sep 18, 2020 | Adult Incapacity, Disabled or Special Needs Adult Guardianship, Durable Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Minor Guardianship, Pre-need Guardianship Designation
Guardianship Basics What Is Guardianship? When a person is no longer has the capacity to care for themselves, a guardian is appointed by the court to exercise rights on their behalf. At that time, the incapacitated person becomes a “Ward” of the State of Florida,...
by Skiles K. Jones, Esq. | Apr 1, 2020 | Estate Planning, Family Law
If you’re thinking about giving your children their inheritance early, you’re not alone. Studies suggest that these days, nearly two-thirds of people over the age of 50 would rather pass their assets to the children early than make them wait until the will...
by Skiles K. Jones, Esq. | Aug 10, 2019 | Trusts
Consider this story. Beth’s divorce from her husband was recently finalized. Her most valuable assets are her retirement plan at work and her life insurance policy. She updated the beneficiary designations on both to be her two minor children. She did not want her...
by Skiles K. Jones, Esq. | Jun 19, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
If you find yourself in the “sandwich generation” (someone who is caring for both your children as well as your parents simultaneously), you need to know whether or not your parents have put together an estate plan. While it is still your parent’s choice to make...
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