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6 years ago
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We're often asked what it means to be an Elder Law Attorney, and if it is the same as being an Estate Planning Attorney. Our answer is that while Estate Planning is an important aspect of Elder Law, an Elder Law Attorney is concerned with much more than just creating Wills and Trusts. Elder Law Atto... [read more]
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6 years ago
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The main purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go after you die, but it can also be used to instruct your heirs how to pay your debts. While generally heirs cannot inherit debt, debt can reduce what they receive. Spelling out how debt should be paid can help your heirs.
If som... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We are often asked by clients if they need a will or a trust. Our answer is that decision depends on their individual and family situations and goals. One main advantage to a trust is that it helps avoid probate and the costs and public exposure that can come with that legal process.
Many clients... [read more]
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7 years ago
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We are asked regularly by our clients how they can make sure that their health care wishes are respected and adhered to regarding medical treatment for a terminal condition or end-of-life situation. Our answer is that they should create Living Wills that follow Florida Statutes to ensure that thei... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Grandparents may be tempted to leave an IRA to a grandchild because children have a low tax rate, but the "kiddie tax" couldĀ make doing thisĀ less beneficial.
An IRA can be a great gift for a grandchild. A young person who inherits an IRA has to take minimum distributions, but because the dist... [read more]
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