Author name: Attorney Lori Vella

Defining Probate

Defining Probate

The words “probate” or “court”, independent of each other, commonly cause anxiety and sometimes, even fear. Those emotions are heightened when you or a loved one is faced with having to go through the probate process after having suffered the loss of someone near and dear.  In the event you or a loved one is […]

Defining Probate Read More »

Probate

First Steps to Opening a Florida Probate

If you are interested in opening a Florida probate, your Florida attorney will follow these initial steps to open the estate. Deposit Original Will If the decedent (the person that passed away) had a Will, the person that possesses the original Last Will either sends it to the attorney, or files it with the county

First Steps to Opening a Florida Probate Read More »

Piggy bank breaking for Medicaid spend down

How to Spend Down to Get the Most Medicaid Coverage

You may have heard about a friend needing to “spend down” their money to qualify for a long-term care facility.  “Spending down” is a technical term attorneys use to describe how to qualify for Medicaid benefits. This blog will help explain what “spend down” means and why it may be an option you want to

How to Spend Down to Get the Most Medicaid Coverage Read More »

Power of Attorney

What is a POA and are they important?

What is a power of attorney? A power of attorney, usually abbreviated as “POA,” is a personal agent appointed by a principal to assist with the day-to-day financial affairs due to incapacity, inconvenience, or other reasons. In many cases, the agent acts alone on behalf of the principal when they are unable to do so.

What is a POA and are they important? Read More »