Monthly Archives: March 31, 2020

Do You Need an Attorney if You Are the Personal Representative in an Orlando, Florida Area Probate Administration?

My Parent Died, I am Personal Representative, Do I Need an Attorney in the Orlando, Florida Area? You just lost your parent. A loved one who was close to you. That is a difficult stressful time in your life. On top of that, you learn you are the Personal Representative of th...

INTERESTING FACTS ON ALZHEIMER’S IN THE ORLANDO, FLORIDA AREA

FOR THE CAREGIVER: Here are some interesting facts regarding Alzheimer’s in the Orlando, Florida Area. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is highly stressful and can lead to depression, anxiety, and other potential life-threatening illnesses. If...

Setting an Initial Consultation with an Attorney in the Orlando, Florida Area During the Corona Virus Pandemic

What should you expect if you call to set an initial consultation with an attorney in the Orlando, Florida area during the Corona Virus Pandemic?  First, the attorney's office might prefer that you speak to the attorney by phone consultation instead of coming in person to th...

FOLLOW-UP BLOG ON NEW FLORIDA GUARDIANSHIP BILL MOVING ONE STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING LAW

This blog titled “ Follow-up on New Florida Guardianship Law Passage” is a follow-up blog regarding the passage of a BILL TO BECOME A new Guardianship Law in the State of Florida. This is the follow-up from the last blog, Florida Senate Passes Guardianship Bill. That blog wa...

Contesting the Beneficiary Designation in the Orlando, Florida Area 

Most wealth transfers at death are made pursuant to POD or TOD designations, which are distributed outside of a probate or trust administration. Most retirement assets are held in qualified retirement plans or individual retirement accounts (IRA). Assets in qualified retirem...

Dealing with an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis in the Orlando Florida Area 

How do you discuss an Alzheimer's Diagnosis with your family? It can be hard to handle such a diagnosis.  Some days your loved ones will have good days. However, all Alzheimer's patients eventually change in ways that are upsetting for children, grandchildren, and their...

Florida Senate Passes Guardianship Bill

The Florida Senate passed a bill to protect the vulnerable adults and incapacitated persons of the State of Florida. The Florida Senate voted unanimously to pass this bill. The bill will strengthen standards for the state's guardianship program. 

There was a very good article in the AARP Magazine regarding Love and Money. The article dealt with how to defuse the emotional and financial tensions that can arise when money strains your family relationships. In the article, it explains how one woman was almost ruined whe...

The Key Words to Transfer Real Property in an Orlando, Florida  Area Divorce Marital Settlement Agreement and Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage

What are the key words to transfer real property in an Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Marital Settlement Agreement and Final Judgment of the dissolution of Marriage? In order to properly transfer real property these words should be used in the Marital Settlement Agreement and...