How can I leave my affairs in order so that my beneficiaries don’t have to open up a probate case? Leaving your assets in one of several ways can help your loved ones avoid opening a probate case and ultimately saving thousands of dollars. Some of the methods don’t cost you a penny so pay close…
When someone passes away and they have left assets in their name alone (for more details on what needs to be probated, see our next blog post: The Non-Probate Pail) you will likely need to open up a probate case in order to transfer the assets from the decedent’s name into those of his or…
This post may not deal with the subjects of Probate, Guardianship, or Estate Planning, but this is something we can all relate to. Robert Herjavec, most commonly recognized from the hit TV show, Shark Tank, offers five pieces of solid advice on asking for a raise. Just click HERE for the article. One thing to remember: When your…
As many of you read in my very first blog post… My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when I was 16 years old. At that point, she still knew who I was and where she was living, but for the life of her, could not remember where she had placed her purse. The memory issues…
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We all know to stock up on water, canned goods, and gas when a hurricane is looming, but seldom do we give thought to those very important documents we gave our time, energy and money to obtain. So here’s a PSA (Public Service Announcement) from our family to yours: Make sure all of your estate…
It’s not often we get to report good news when it comes to nursing facilities. Most of the time it is a horrible story on poor hygiene or elder abuse, but NOT TODAY! Jean Makesh, CEO of Lantern assisted living facilities, has created a beautiful nursing facility that makes its residents feel “right at home.”Makesh created an environment residents are proud to call their home, even if they don’t remember their own name. Instead of rooms or units, each resident gets a “home” on a quiet little
Having a will is just as important for ordinary folks as it is for multi- millionaires–and failing to organize your estate is a major financial mistake for anyone. CNBC’s Sharon Epperson offers simple steps to help you set up your will. Check out the extremely useful video HERE or click on the image above. If you can’t…
Irama Valdes, Esq. has been selected to 2016 Florida Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70…
If you’re an avid reader of this blog, you know the impact Alzheimer’s has had on my life and my family’s life. When I read the following article a year ago, I saw a light at the end of the tunnel for all of those suffering through this disease, either a victim themselves or as a…
