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10 Ways Florida Seniors with Health Concerns Can Prepare for Hurricane Season

Hurricanes are dangerous superstorms that have the potential to devastate large geographic areas and put millions of people at risk. Each year, we prepare right here in Tampa Bay to ensure that our loved ones, our clients, our friends, and neighbors will be able to safely weather any storm that comes our way. We find

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4 Key Questions for Parents Considering Guardian Advocacy

1. As a parent of a child with a developmental disability, why would I need a Guardian Advocacy? Answer: When a child turns 18, you are no longer in the status of a parent. Your child is a legal entity unto themselves. Your child has all the same legal rights over making decisions regarding their

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4 Critical Tools for Children to Help Aging Parents Avoid Harm This National World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Many of us do not realize what an epidemic elder abuse has become. Unfortunately, new research tells us that one in ten Older Americans over the age of 60 has experienced some form of abuse. Abuse can happen to anyone regardless of race, religious beliefs, age, or a myriad of other factors, and it happens

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LEGAL-EASE: May is Elder Law Month

President Kennedy declared the month of May to be “Senior Citizens Month” to honor those who are 65 and older. President Jimmy Carter changed the name to be “Older Americans Month”. So it would be no surprise that the month of May became known as Elder Law Month. But what is “Elder Law” about? And

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Legal-EASE Taxes on Your Home: To Sell or Not Sell

With the new tax law’s many changes, Seniors are asking: “Will I have to pay taxes when I sell my house?” Having living in the same house for decades, Seniors’ home value has risen substantially. Many people, not just Seniors, are surprised to realize there are tax implications when a primary residence is sold. In

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Legal-EASE: What’s the Difference between a Revocable and Irrevocable Trust?

Once only the tool for the very wealthy, more and more modest wealth families have begun to use revocable living trusts in their estate planning. A revocable living trust acts as a substitute for a Will and has the additional benefit of avoiding the court process known as probate. Probates can be costly and may

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Legal-EASE: 5 Mistakes You Can Make in Florida Probate

When it comes to estate planning, the details of the Florida Probate process are commonly misunderstood. Probate is the court process of transferring wealth to your loved ones or intended beneficiaries through your last will and testament at death. Many people know the basics, such as the definition of a Last Will and Testament or

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What is Probate?

When it comes to estate planning, many of us know the basics. We may know the definition of a last will and testament and a trust agreement, but understanding what happens after your death and the complexity of the probate process can be more challenging. What happens, for example, if you pass away without a

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5 Technologies to Help Seniors Stay Safe on the Road

We know that technology is purported to make life easier but what about the safety aspect? When it comes to seniors who continue to drive despite the potential perils of getting older, technology can be a literal lifesaver. Whether you are a senior or have an aging loved one, all of us can benefit from

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Category: blog

10 Ways Florida Seniors with Health Concerns Can Prepare for Hurricane Season

4 Key Questions for Parents Considering Guardian Advocacy

4 Critical Tools for Children to Help Aging Parents Avoid Harm This National World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

LEGAL-EASE: May is Elder Law Month

Legal-EASE Taxes on Your Home: To Sell or Not Sell

Legal-EASE: What’s the Difference between a Revocable and Irrevocable Trust?

Legal-EASE: 5 Mistakes You Can Make in Florida Probate

What is Probate?

5 Technologies to Help Seniors Stay Safe on the Road

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