PSA: Get your documents ready for the storm!
We all know to stock up on water, canned goods, and gas when a hurricane is looming, but seldom do we give thought to those very important documents we gave our time, energy and money to obtain. So here’s a PSA (Public Service Announcement) from our family to yours: Make sure all of your estate […]
My Will: Where do I start?
Having a will is just as important for ordinary folks as it is for multi- millionaires–and failing to organize your estate is a major financial mistake for anyone. CNBC’s Sharon Epperson offers simple steps to help you set up your will. Check out the extremely useful video HERE or click on the image above. If you can’t […]
Irama Valdes Selected as Super Lawyers Rising Star
Irama Valdes, Esq. has been selected to 2016 Florida Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 […]
Possible Cure for Alzheimer’s?!
If you’re an avid reader of this blog, you know the impact Alzheimer’s has had on my life and my family’s life. When I read the following article a year ago, I saw a light at the end of the tunnel for all of those suffering through this disease, either a victim themselves or as a […]
Let the teacher love continue!
Because of many kind, persistent, and hardworking teachers, I am where I am today. I have the ability to help so many people through the legal justice system and in life. I can read, write, and speak two languages and know the difference between their, they’re, and there. In honor and gratitude of teachers, Irama Valdes, P.A. is […]
WE LOVE TEACHERS!!
Teacher’s day is coming up on Tuesday May 3rd and what better way for Irama Valdes, P.A. to show their appreciation for the most honorable profession than to announce that we are now part of the ARAG Network! Many teachers have the ability to sign up for legal insurance. ARAG provides teachers access to the legal […]
Living Wills are not Last Will & Testaments; Know the difference
We are often asked to prepare a Living Will. Many times the person asking has confused the term “Living Will” for “Last Will and Testament.” The two documents are wholly different and accomplish different things for the individual executing them. The Florida Bar often provides wonderful literature, making my job as a writer, sometimes, much simpler. […]
You’re going to be healthy and live forever!
APRIL FOOLS!!! You are certainly not going to live forever, and we do hope you will be healthy until it’s time for you to move on to greener pastures… but what if you aren’t indefinitely healthy? Did you know that 5.1 million Americans may suffer from some form of Dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease? This number […]
Make sure he sees the glaciers!
Daylight savings time is almost upon us and I find myself using the “spring forward / fall back” trick every year. I can never remember which way to adjust my clocks. Unfortunately, there is no trick which helps us stop the clock entirely. Each moment that passes is one lost entirely. If you have minor […]
All you single ladies (and men!)
It’s February… the month of roses, chocolates, expensive gifts and romance. If you’re single, why not give yourself a gift? Create an estate plan that you can count on (unlike that last boyfriend/girlfriend you had). Yes, single folks need estate plans, too. Let’s paint a picture: You’re single. You have two parents, whom, although are not […]