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What is Guardian Advocacy in Florida?

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

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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: Veterans Burial Benefits Made Easier

Many Veterans desire to have their final resting place be within a VA National Cemetery. Upon the Veteran’s passing, often the family has difficulty locating the necessary military documents of the deceased veteran. These documents are critical to proving the Veteran is eligible for burial in a State or national veterans cemetery. In addition to

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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 Guardian Advocacy in Florida?

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: Veterans Burial Benefits Made Easier

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

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

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