As a parent with a developmentally disabled child, do you know how to legally protect your child once he or she turns 18 years old? When a child turns 18, his or her parents no longer have the authority to make decisions on his or her behalf. For parents of a child with a developmental
Read MoreRead More Read More 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
Read MoreRead More Read More 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
Read MoreRead More Read More 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
Read MoreRead More Read More 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
Read MoreRead More Read More 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
Read MoreRead More Read More 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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