Estate Planning

Shannen Doherty's Final Wishes: A Cautionary Tale About Funeral Planning

Shannen Doherty’s Final Wishes: A Cautionary Tale About Funeral Planning

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The recent headlines about actress Shannen Doherty’s detailed funeral plans, including a list of people she didn’t want to attend, have sparked widespread discussion. While it may seem unusual or even shocking, Doherty’s actions highlight the importance of careful estate planning and making your final wishes known. Why Planning Matters Estate planning isn’t just about […]

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Protecting Your Trust with Marital Agreements in Florida

Protecting Your Trust with Marital Agreements in Florida

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Understanding Marital Agreements in Florida Prenuptial Agreements These are contracts made before marriage that outline the division of assets and financial responsibilities if the marriage ends in divorce or death. Postnuptial Agreements Similar to prenuptial agreements, these are executed after marriage and serve the same purpose. Both types of agreements can include provisions to protect

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Defining Probate

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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

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Piggy bank breaking for Medicaid spend down

How to Spend Down to Get the Most Medicaid Coverage

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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

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What is a POA and are they important?

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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.

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