No one wants to think about the death of a loved one. However, if you’ve been appointed as the executor of their Will or their estate administrator, you want to ensure that you understand how the probate process works in Florida. Probate is the legal process of transferring assets from a deceased person to their […]
Are you seeking information about elder law? Denise Jomarron Legal Group in Miami, Florida, provides answers to the most frequently asked questions below, based on our many years of experience. Read on, then contact us at (305) 402-4494 or complete our online form to schedule your free, 20-minute consultation. What Is Elder Law? Elder law […]
The Older Americans Act (OAA) is a federal law that aims to improve the quality of life for Americans aged 60 years old and older. Enacted in 1965, the OAA provides many different services to help senior citizens live a happy and healthy lifestyle. Denise Jomarron Legal Group has outlined everything you need to know […]
For people 65 and older or with a disability, Medicaid in Florida can provide valuable medical care. Florida Medicaid provides low-cost or free health coverage for Floridians with low incomes. Medicaid services in Florida are administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration. Medicaid eligibility in Florida is determined either by the Department of Children […]
We have previously discussed the basics of a special needs trust in an article you can read here. Now, we will take a more detailed look at a special needs trust in Florida and how a special needs trust attorney at Denise Jomarron Legal Group in Miami can help you establish one. Overview of a […]
When people consult an estate planning attorney, they often ask, “In what ways are Wills and trusts different, and do I need both?” Wills and trusts are both vital parts of good estate planning. While their functions may overlap, you will find several important distinctions between the two. Denise Jomarron, a trust and estate planning […]
When an adult is physically or mentally unable to make their own decisions or take care of their affairs, a Florida court may assign this responsibility to another adult acting in the capacity of a legal guardian. Guardianship is usually the last resort to provide a safety net for a disabled adult when no alternative […]
Giving someone “power of attorney” (POA) can be a very useful thing. When someone is granted POA, that person becomes empowered to act on another person’s behalf. The grantee of the POA, commonly referred to as the “agent,” will typically be empowered with very specific abilities. For instance, an agent with healthcare POA will be […]
Florida State has recently made several important changes to its law pertaining to the ability of persons convicted of elderly abuse to benefit from such abusive behavior. Under Florida Statutes §733.303, persons convicted of certain crimes against an elderly person or disabled adult may not serve as a representative of any estate in Florida. The […]
In our most recent piece, we provided an overview of the rules in Florida governing “intestate succession,” which basically refers to how property is distributed when a person passes away without a will. Because there is no will in place, Florida has its own “default” rules which determine how a person’s assets will be passed […]
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