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Do you have a family member who has special needs? You can establish a trust to take care of them after you pass. Setting up a special needs trust in Palm Beach, Florida is a complex affair. The steps to do so are easier when you have a professional advisor to guide...
Many families go through the probate process for small estates in Palm Beach, Florida. After the loss of a loved one, the heirs should understand how to navigate the probate process as well as its pros and cons. What is probate? Probate is a court-supervised...
Special needs trusts in Florida give you a way to pay for the care of a child you have with disabilities. Whether you're alive or you have passed away, these trusts operate on the orders you set. In many cases, Florida families choose special needs trusts in order to...
When most people think of guardianships and conservatorships, they are reminded of pop star Britney Spears's case. Spears was at the height of fame when her father assumed conservatorship over her finances and personal affairs in 2008. Guardianships have their...
Navigating the world of probate and figuring out how to follow the wishes of a loved one according to their will is a confusing process. Tackling these challenges while still grieving your loved one is stressful. Depending on the size of the estate involved and a few...
You have been looking for a property in Florida for a long time, and once finally you find something that you like, your agent tells you that it is in probate. What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying that property? What is a probate sale? If someone dies...
A child or grandchild with special needs is someone who might benefit from the structure and the wealth preservation offered by a trust in Florida. These trusts can be specially designated and designed to protect them and their well-being without blocking them off...
In the US, one in 10 children lives with a grandparent. One-third of these households don't have any parents in the home which means the grandparent(s) are raising their grandchildren alone. These households are often referred to as "skip generation" families. In most...
Guardianships and conservatorships in Florida are similar court rulings. They differ in that guardianship tends to be for persons under the age of 18. Conservatorships, on the other hand, tend to be put in place for adults. Anytime someone is unable to manage an...
Should a Florida resident become unable to make their own financial and personal decisions, their family might consider starting a conservatorship. A conservatorship grants a person, known as the conservator, the legal responsibility of making all their decisions...
