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October 30, 2024

Understanding the Importance of an Operating Agreement for your Florida LLC

Establishing a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Florida is an exciting step toward entrepreneurial success. The Sunshine State, with its thriving business environment, offers numerous opportunities for growth and innovation. However, amidst the excitement, a crucial element often gets overlooked: the operating agreement. This document is more than a formality; it is the backbone of […]

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October 28, 2024

Why is Estate Planning Important for Everyone?

Estate planning is a topic that many people avoid. It’s often associated with wealth, old age, or the end of life. But the truth is, estate planning is important for everyone, regardless of age or financial status. Why is that so? Estate planning is about more than just distributing assets after death. It’s about ensuring […]

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October 26, 2024

Understanding Florida Probate Administration Process

Navigating the probate process in Florida can be a complex task. It involves understanding legal terms, meeting deadlines, and ensuring the proper distribution of a deceased person’s assets.  This article aims to simplify the Florida Probate Administration Process. We will provide insights into the intricacies of formal administration probate and summary probate administration in Florida. […]

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December 16, 2019

Review Your Estate Plan for 2020

Once you have an estate plan created and in place, it is all too easy to forget about it for years at a time. However, many things happen in our lives that make it necessary to adjust an estate plan, and it is important to review your plan on a regular basis with the help […]

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December 12, 2019

Do You Need Legal Assistance During Probate?

Whether you are designated as the personal representative of a loved one’s estate, are a beneficiary under a will (or by statute), or believe you should be an heir to an estate, you will be involved in the probate process after someone passes away. With smaller estates, probate may not require that you seek legal […]

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December 9, 2019

Types of Florida Powers of Attorney

There might come a time for many people when they lose their ability to manage their financial affairs. Remembering to pay bills, making sound investment decisions, or even conducting basic math can become challenging as someone ages and possibly develops a mental disorder. It is important for everyone to have a document called a power […]

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November 25, 2019

Will I Need to Qualify for Medicaid?

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning 65 today has an almost 70 percent chance of needing long-term care at some point in their lives. When it comes to paying for long-term care, many people assume that their health insurance or Medicare will cover it – and both assumptions […]

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November 19, 2019

How Long Does Summary Administration Take in Florida?

Some estates in Florida do not have to go through the formal probate process. Instead, they can go through a simplified process called summary administration. If an estate qualifies, you might wonder how long the process will take. The answer will depend on your specific circumstances, but generally speaking, summary administration takes about three to […]

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November 14, 2019

Estate Planning for All Seasons of Life

Each season of life brings it’s own unique changes and challenges.  Chances are you may want to plan ahead to protect yourself from potential incapacity, protect your family from probate, ensure your pets are taken care of, or perhaps it’s a charitable contribution that you care about – your goals deserve thoughtful planning to ensure […]

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November 11, 2019

What Happens if You Do Not Have an Incapacity Plan?

Many people forget that estate planning is not only for after you pass away, but also to ensure your well-being should you become incapacitated. Illnesses or injuries can cause mental incapacitation over time or all at once and, in either situation, you will be unable to handle your financial and legal affairs, as well as […]

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