Do You Need a Power of Attorney?
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Motherhood: Nature’s Scariest Yet Greatest Role
Last month, I was asked by a publication I contribute articles to about 4-6 times a year, to write an article on Motherhood. WHAT DO I SAY?? I mean, I’m limited to approximately 750 words and Motherhood is such a vast subject. Do I talk about the late nights? Do I talk about the worries? […]
How Much Does It *Really* Cost to Die?
When most people think of dying and the cost associated with this event, they often only consider the funeral and burial/cremation expenses. It isnβt until a few weeks later when they are left with their relativeβs belongings, assets, accounts (and sometimes pets) that they realize they need to hire an attorney and open a case […]
Estate Planning Guide & Checklist
“Estate planning is for the wealthy.” “I donβt have any assets so is it worth it?” “I donβt want to think of those negative things.” “I donβt have money to pay a lawyer.” “I have my wishes written down on a napkin somewhere.” “My spouse knows my wishes.” “I donβt have time for that.” “My […]
We Love Teachers (Part II)!
Oh teachers… you can pretty much ask for a Rolex these days, and I think your class would cash in on their IRA’s just to get it for you. Okay… maybe I’m exaggerating a bit but if there were any year to learn to appreciate the job of a teacher, it’s 2020.Β As a mom […]
Why an Estate Plan Should Be A Part Of Your Hurricane Preparedness Plan (Part II)
Yay for Hurricane Month! –Said nobody ever (except maybe public adjusters and hardware stores) Last August, we went into detail as to why an estate plan should be a part of your hurricane preparedness plan. Check out the post HERE. More importantly, we discussed WHY it’s important to make sure you have your legal documents […]
Moving into Assisted Living: Three Ways to Deal with the Family Home
Author: Rhonda Underhill Assisted living communities are designed to adapt to seniorsβ changing care needs while offering individuals the privacy and freedom to live how they want. If you decide to make the move to assisted living, you can enjoy socialization opportunities, recreational activities, onsite medical care, and help with the various tasks of daily […]
Cheap Wills and Trusts β Youβll Get What You Pay For
Iβve received quite a few phone calls throughout the last month asking if a Will or Trust theyβve downloaded off the internet (or intend to download) will suffice, and my best answer is: βHow would I know?β No two trusts or wills are the same, and the validity and effectiveness of the legal documents you […]
Are Electronic Wills Legal in Florida?
The usual estate planning process goes something like this: You call, make an appointment, sit down with the attorney for about an hour to discuss the details, and then wait for the documents to be drafted (in our office itβs usually no more than 2-3 weeks), and then you come back to review the documents […]