Tags archives: Estate Planning
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1 month ago
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One thing that we've all been reminded of recently is the importance of being prepared for unexpected events that are beyond our control. Having enough food, water, personal supplies, and cleaning products became of paramount importance last year, and we're all much more focused on keeping our car f... [read more]
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1 month ago
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Netflix’s popular new movie, I Care a Lot, may be far-fetched in a lot of ways, but it does highlight some real weaknesses in the guardianship system that make it possible for an unscrupulous guardian to take control of an elderly person’s life and bleed their resources dry. Fortunately, steps can b... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Spring is definitely here, and in addition to enjoying the warmer weather, sunshine, and longer days, many of us are also Spring cleaning. Deep cleaning our homes, checking our refrigerators and pantries for anything out of date, clearing out clothing that doesn't fit anymore, weeding and removing y... [read more]
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3 months ago
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One of the lessons of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is the importance of taking care of ourselves, getting regular checkups with medical professionals, and paying attention to any changes or concerns we have about our health.
All of us are wise to also take this practical approach to the health o... [read more]
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4 months ago
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We are living in a time of change and ongoing uncertainty. During the last month we experienced a change in U.S. government leadership from the Trump to the Biden Administration, and with this change comes the potential for new policies that may potentially affect many aspects of our lives, includin... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Many employers offer critical illness insurance as part of their benefit package. What is this insurance and is it worth purchasing? Before paying for a plan, you should read the fine print and consider alternatives.
While a regular health insurance plan usually offers comprehensive coverage ... [read more]
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5 months ago
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It always feels good to welcome a new year, and it was especially nice to celebrate the start of 2021 last week. As the excitement of the holiday season wanes, and we all get back into our routines, the reality that we continue to live in a time of great concern and uncertainty about the ongoing Cov... [read more]
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6 months ago
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This is a very different holiday season for many of us. We continue to live in a time of great concern and uncertainty about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and many of us are altering our typical plans and traditions due to the risks of the coronavirus. We are all doing the best we can to be cautiou... [read more]
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8 months ago
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We are living in a time of uncertainty. There remains much concern about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, our country is experiencing unprecedented social unrest, and we're in the middle of a contentious political campaign. We are all affected by all of this in some way or another, and during such a c... [read more]
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9 months ago
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We are often asked about how important it is to designate beneficiaries on accounts as part of Estate Planning.
Our answer is that it is very important to designate beneficiaries on all accounts to help avoid probate of an estate after the account holder’s death. With proper beneficiary designa... [read more]
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10 months ago
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We're often asked if there are special considerations for creating Estate Plans for retirees. Our answer is that there are times in our lives that are considered significant events, when we are wise to create or revisit our Estate Plans, and retiring is definitely one of these times.
Whether you ... [read more]
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11 months ago
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During this period of ongoing concern about the rise of reported coronavirus cases in Florida, and the recent mandatory mask requirements in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, we are here continuing to help clients. While much seems uncertain now, we want to reassure you that our Elder Law and Estate P... [read more]
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