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
Read MoreRead More Read More 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
Read MoreRead More Read More There are over 100,000 attorneys in the State of Florida. So, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that attorneys have specific practice areas like doctors do. If you are a Senior, you also need to know that there are attorneys who have specialized knowledge addressing those challenges commonly faced with growing older. While an Estate Planning attorney
Read MoreRead More Read More 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
Read MoreRead More Read More As Valentine’s Day approaches we need to take special care to be on the lookout for an increased number of target attacks on vulnerable Florida seniors. Even if you do not believe you would be susceptible or would make a good target, as a senior you may be a target simply due to factors such
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