More and more seniors are winding up dying broke and/or heavily in debt. If you are an adult child of an aging parent, you might be named as the executor of your parent’s estate. When they die without resources and owing plenty, you can find yourself in a financial...
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Probate & Estate Administration
Caregivers can provide undue influence on an elderly person
The person who provides care for your loved one as they age is in a position of authority. The more dependent your aging loved one becomes on a caregiver, the more power that other person has. Whether your family member moves in to a nursing home or they marry a much...
Determining interested parties in probate
Florida wills need to go through the probate process before the executor can settle the estate. However, there is often a question of who is able to participate in these proceedings. This arises most often when someone is either left out of the will or feels that they...
Providing for the future of special needs individuals
Florida residents who care for a special needs individual know that it is not always the easiest thing to do. A variety of factors require consideration to guarantee that the individual receives the best care available to them. Special needs trusts, or SNT, are often...
Planning ahead to safeguard your digital assets
It's a regular part of modern life. Someone buys a new Brevard County home and posts a photo-tour of the place on Facebook, right next to the pictures and proud boasting about their children and images of their adorable pets. The same sorts of sharing of adventures...
A life of grace and wealth comes to an end
She knew how to play the part of a stylish woman of wealth and sophistication. That is likely because Dina Merrill lived the role onscreen and off. The actress who died a few days ago at age 93 was known for a lithe elegance that befitted a career that spanned 5...
Don’t put off peace of mind gained with estate planning
Regular readers of our Brevard County legal blog know that it is important to us to help people do what they can to minimize uncertainty and to secure the future for their families. We understand that few people are eager sit down and plan their estate, but we also...
Scammers targeting Florida seniors on estate sales and more
Regular readers of our Brevard County legal blog know that everyone has to be aware that there are some people are simply unscrupulous. Even though they might sound like honest business owners while they're on the phone, that is too often a glib facade meant to lure...