For several years the VA has been working on changes to the rules for qualification of certain benefits dealing with transfers, a look back period, assets in trust, and income. Tomorrow the following rule change will be published, watch for some analysis on this and how it has changed in…
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Florida Power of Attorney
What is a Florida power of attorney? A Florida power of attorney is a legal document that delegates the authority for one or more persons to act on behalf of the person who creates the Florida power of attorney. The person who creates, or signs a power of attorney is…
What is the Guardianship Process of an Adult in Florida?
What is the Guardianship Process of an Adult in Florida? The Guardianship Process of an adult in Florida refers to the court procedure whereby an individual is appointed a guardian. The Guardianship Process is the judicial remedy that allows another individual to protect and exercise the legal rights of another…
Do I need Guardianship if I have a Power of Attorney
Do I need Guardianship if I have a Power of Attorney in Jacksonville, Florida? Guardianship of an Adult is a legal tool that gives one person the ability to make decisions for another person. A Power of Attorney is also a legal tool that gives one person the ability to…
Guardianship of Property
Florida Guardianship: When does a Minor need a Guardianship of Property? When does a minor need a Guardianship of Property in Jacksonville, Florida? Under Florida Law, there are two particular types of guardianships for minors. The first, Guardianship of the Person, is a guardianship where someone other than a minor’s…
Designating a Preneed Guardian
Designating a Preneed Guardian for your Minor Child in Florida Designating a preneed guardian for your minor child is one of the most important things a parent can do. A designation of preneed guardian is a legal document that permits you to choose the individual who will care for your…
Guardianship of Minor: When does a Minor need a Guardianship?
Guardianship of Minor: When does a Minor need a Guardianship? When is a Guardianship of Minor needed in Jacksonville, Florida? Under Florida Law, there are two types of guardianships of minors. The first type of Guardianship of a Minor is called a Guardianship of the Person. Guardianship of the person…
Guardianship of The Second Man on the Moon in Florida
Jacksonville Guardianship Lawyer Kendal Schoepfer in our office prepared this Article which may help some prevent the need for a Florida Guardianship. Florida Guardianship Court proceedings are currently in progress regarding the Florida Guardianship of the Second Man on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin, in Florida. The proceedings were filed by two of his…
Child custody of a minor and guardianship of a minor
The difference between obtaining custody of a minor and guardianship of a minor in Jacksonville, Florida? Florida offers several solutions to provide for obtaining custody of a minor and guardianship of a minor children. Two of the best solutions your Jacksonville lawyer can help with are obtaining custody of a…
How to stop exploitation of an elderly adult in Jacksonville, Florida?
Exploitation of an elderly adult in Jacksonville, Florida is an all too often occurrence as well as across the entire state of Florida. Until recently, there was not much a person could do to stop it quickly when they suspected their elderly or vulnerable family member was being financially taken…