Do I really care if the property ends up in Probate?
The answer is YES!!! If someone passes away without taking any steps to ensure their property passes to their loved ones outside of court, their property will need to be probated. This means that someone has to open a court case and ask a judge to distribute the property (or sell it in the estate). […]
Who gets the kid? Timesharing in Florida
Child custody (now referred to as “time-sharing”) in Florida refers to the legal arrangements made for the care and control of minor children following a divorce or separation. In Florida, there are two main types of custody: time-sharing and parental responsibility. Time-Sharing refers to where the child will physically reside. In Florida, a child can […]
Securing Your Financial Future Without Social Security or Medicare
With the future of Social Security and Medicare uncertain, it’s more important than ever to take steps to secure your financial health. Fortunately, there are several reliable strategies you can use to maximize your savings goals and secure your financial future without relying on government programs. In this blog post, James Hall with www.SeniorCareFitness.com discusses […]
Am I Responsible for My Deceased Relativeβs Debts?
When a relative passes away, there are a myriad of factors to think about. Among those concerns may be debt that relative still owed when they passed – but what becomes of that debt? The good news is, generally speaking, you will not be responsible for that debt. Such a debt would only attach to […]
Creating a Successful New Marriage as a Senior
(Guest Article; Words by: Harry Cline at newcaregiver.org) No matter what age you are, getting married can bring a multitude of benefits. Along with the obvious companionship that comes with finding a spouse, there can be a number of legal and financial benefits that come your way as a side effect. If you’re currently […]
What Is a Personal Representative and What Does He/She Do?
When people think about Wills, the focus is usually on property: whether that is the house, money, cars, the old jewelry collection, or whatever else the deceased may have owned. While that is a big part of the story when it comes to estate planning, the person who is chosen to be personal representative can […]
Do You Need a Power of Attorney?
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Motherhood: Nature’s Scariest Yet Greatest Role
Last month, I was asked by a publication I contribute articles to about 4-6 times a year, to write an article on Motherhood. WHAT DO I SAY?? I mean, I’m limited to approximately 750 words and Motherhood is such a vast subject. Do I talk about the late nights? Do I talk about the worries? […]
How Much Does It *Really* Cost to Die?
When most people think of dying and the cost associated with this event, they often only consider the funeral and burial/cremation expenses. It isnβt until a few weeks later when they are left with their relativeβs belongings, assets, accounts (and sometimes pets) that they realize they need to hire an attorney and open a case […]
We Love Teachers (Part II)!
Oh teachers… you can pretty much ask for a Rolex these days, and I think your class would cash in on their IRA’s just to get it for you. Okay… maybe I’m exaggerating a bit but if there were any year to learn to appreciate the job of a teacher, it’s 2020.Β As a mom […]