So, just what is elder law and what does an elder law attorney do? When someone asks me what I do for a living and I tell them I practice as an Elder Lawyer, I often get a puzzled look with the question, “What exactly is Elder Law?” So, in honor of National Elder Law…
The Florida Supreme Court rules that money acquired by a woman after executing a form will should be distributed according to the laws of intestacy because the will did not have a residuary clause. One justice calls the case “a cautionary tale of the potential dangers of . . . drafting a will without legal…
When a person dies owning property without having a Will, the state where the person resided at death (often called the state of domicile) will apply its laws to determine how the person’s estate is distributed. Every state has a Law of Intestacy which determines how an estate will be distributed when an individual dies…
Many people believe that if they have a will, their estate planning is complete, but there is much more to a solid estate plan. A good plan should be designed to avoid probate, save on estate taxes, protect assets if you need to move into a nursing home, and appoint someone to act for you…
The assets in your qualified and non-qualified retirement plans will be included in your gross estate when you die. For those who have accumulated substantial assets in their retirement plans, the inclusion of these assets in their estates may cause a tax problem. So, you may have to pay a tax for which you had…
Did you know that, actually, making a will could ultimately be a calming experience? And, especially these days, who couldn’t stand a little down time? Following are six reasons some people put off making a will. Have you found yourself thinking this way? If so, read on to discover how you can attend to these…
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