Recently, we discussed how trusts can be used in estate planning to avoid uncertainty regarding the distribution of a given person’s estate. Specifically, we discussed the ins and outs of the so-called “testamentary trust,” which is the moniker given to trusts which are designed to come about following a person’s death. In our post on […]
For those who want to ensure that their assets are properly distributed after they pass away, estate planning is an extremely important topic. Estate planning refers to the broad subject of developing strategies to optimize the disbursement of a person’s assets following death; this subject also includes strategies to make sure that assets are distributed […]
For those who are 65 and older, the State of Florida provides a number of different Medicaid programs for long-term care. These different long-term care programs have different eligibility requirements. These eligibility requirements focus on income and assets, and the specific requirements of each program depend on a person’s marital status. Furthermore, if a person […]
Guardianship in the State of Florida is not a “one size fits all” proposition. Guardianship can come in various forms. For those who want to learn about this area, it’s important to have a basic grasp of the different types of guardianship which can be created. In this post, we will go over the basics […]
Guardianship refers to the legal arrangement whereby a person is granted with the ability to exercise the legal rights of another person. Guardians can be appointed to exercise the rights of either minors (i.e. those under the age of 18) or wards (those who are deemed to be incapacitated in one way or another). Typically, […]
The conservatorship of Britney Spears’ may be one of the most well-known – if not the most well-known – examples of a conservatorship in the country. Conservatorship is a legal arrangement whereby a person steps in and assumes responsibility for the affairs of another person. In this post, we will take a moment to discuss […]
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