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Non-Attorney Medicaid Planning
Non-Attorney Medicaid Planning Mon, Feb 15, 2016 The Florida Bar published an article, "Unregulated Medicaid advisers giving bad advice, Florida Bar told," describing the ways in which individuals engaging in the unauthorized practice of law take advantage of people seeking Medicaid planning. As a ... Read More

What is a Lady Bird Deed
What is a Lady Bird Deed Mon, Feb 15, 2016 A lady bird deed ("LBD") is a type of deed sometimes used to transfer a home to beneficiaries, to be effective upon death of the original owner. It is also called an Enhanced Life Estate Deed because it is a unique type of life estate deed. Read More

Helpful Information After the Death of an Individual
Helpful Information After the Death of an Individual Mon, Feb 15, 2016 People often find themselves overwhelmed by the tasks they have to complete when a loved one passes away. Read More

Smart Phone Health Applications
Smart Phone Health Applications Mon, Feb 15, 2016 With all of the new technology these days, Apple just released a new application with their recent software update, iOS8, entitled Medical ID (although other smart phones have similar applications as well). This new application could be a lifesaver f... Read More

Protective Trusts
Protective Trusts Mon, Feb 15, 2016 An estate planning client says, “I want to leave everything to my daughter when I die, no strings attached. Oh, and if she dies, gets divorced or gets sued, I want it protected.” The client does not realize the request is contradictory. Read More

Undue Influence in Will Contest
Undue Influence in Will Contest Mon, Feb 15, 2016 Sometimes individuals find themselves in situations where they are taken advantage of, and, unfortunately this is prominently seen in the sick and elderly. Many have heard stories of family members or friends being scammed for money. In the most extr... Read More

Condominium and Homeowner’s Association
Condominium and Homeowner’s Association Mon, Feb 15, 2016 Many people opt to live in a condominium or community that has a homeowners association in order to reduce maintenance and yard work, or to take advantage of other benefits of such communities. Yet, with the benefits may come some challenges as well. Read More

Planning for Incapacity
Planning for Incapacity Mon, Feb 15, 2016 If an adult is temporarily or permanently unable to communicate the person’s own wishes, and has not properly designated a person to act for the person, a number of problems can arise. Court action, including guardianship, may be required to appoint ... Read More

You Don't Need to Buy a Copy of Your Deed
You Don't Need to Buy a Copy of Your Deed Mon, Feb 15, 2016 I wrote an article on this same topic some time ago, but a client has received new, slightly different letters recently, so I am writing it again. Some of the names and descriptions have changed, but the concept is the same. Read More

What Is A Trust Protector?
What Is A Trust Protector? Mon, Feb 15, 2016 In recent times, trusts often include a designation of a person called a “trust protector” or similar description. The trust protector does not have the duties of the trustee. The trust protector is able to step in when an unanticipated issue arises,... Read More

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