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What is the significance of national elder law attorney organizations?
When you are looking for an elder law attorney, it is important that you have an experienced legal professional representing you. An attorney’s membership in a national organization of elder law attorneys shows a commitment to staying up-to-date on legal issues affecting seniors. An attorney who is a member of a certifying elder law professional […]
read more >I just moved to Florida; is my Will still valid?
A Will executed in another state, sometimes referred to as a “foreign will”, could be valid if it was validly executed under the laws of the other state (Fl. Stat. 732.502(2)). Therefore, the answer to this question could be partially dependent on the state in which you previously lived. One exception is a holographic Will, […]
read more >How Long Does Probate Take?
It is reasonable to expect that a simple probate estate will take approximately five or six months to properly handle. Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and gathering the assets of a deceased person (decedent), paying the decedent’s debts, and distributing the decedent’s assets to his or her beneficiaries. Probate is necessary to pass […]
read more >Reminder – Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
The Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) is currently open. The deadline is Sunday, December 7, 2014, if you are interested in any of the following: Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan; Change from a Medicare Advantage Plan back to Original Medicare; Switch from […]
read more >Do I need a Will? Can I just write down where I want my assets to go or tell someone my intentions?
In Florida, as in every state, there are specific requirements that must be met in order for a Will to be validly executed. In order to be legally sufficient and distribute assets as the testator (one who executes a Will) intended, a Will in Florida must be executed according to Florida law. If the Will […]
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