The Miami Herold is reporting the there is a surge in people asking for wills to be written. The article states: Lawyers are being bombarded with requests to write wills, update estate plans and prepare health surrogate or “pull the plug” documents as people are confronted by the realization…
Have you lost your job because of the Coronavirus? As an essential business, we are open and available to meet by phone by calling (904) 990-8000 or video conference We have a Certified Online Notary on staff. We have the ability to notarize documents online – even wills, deeds, and…
Why Estate Planning matters during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and what you can do to prepare. On March 17th, the outbreak of Coronavirus has grown to at least 4,226 cases, and numbers are still growing. According to the CDC, Florida alone is ranging from 101-200 reported cases, and the elderly is a suspectable target. The…
In Florida, an estate plan provides you a plan for what happens to your assets at your death. Another crucial part of your estate plan, specifically your will, is where one nominates who will be the guardian of any minor children. Although the court will decide what’s in the best…
A medical power of attorney or Health Care Surrogate is an essential document. With the current situation in Florida, we feel that everyone should be able to designate who they would like to make medical decisions if they are unable. We have modified our Designation of Health Care Surrogate so…
Florida Guardian Advocacy: How do I remain the Guardian of my special needs child? In Florida, remaining the Guardian of my special needs child upon reaching the age of majority, 18 years requires the parent to become the legal Guardian of the child through the Court system. Becoming a guardian is a…
The most important job of a Florida Guardian The most important job of a Florida Guardian is to ALWAYS act in the Best Interests of the Ward. A Florida Guardian is a person appointed by a court to take care of someone who cannot care for himself or herself. The…
Florida Guardianship Examining Committee: What must the reports include? In a Florida Guardianship, what must be included in the Florida Guardianship Examining Committee Members’ reports? This September, the District Court of Appeal for the Fourth District of Florida examined the requirements of Examining Committee Members’ reports in Cook v. Cook. The Florida…
Florida Guardianship Abuse: Palm Beach Guardian under Fire Florida Guardianship Abuse is unfortunately far too common as many retirees flock to Florida for retirement. Retirees move to Florida to enjoy the beaches, sunshine and tax advantages. At any given time, there are 30,000 to 40,000 open guardianships cases being overseen…
Can a Durable Power of Attorney be signed if a Guardianship is needed in Florida? A Durable Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows a competent adult to decide whom can make financial and healthcare decisions for them when they cannot. A competent adult can make his or…