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Archive for December 15, 2021

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Who Are Financial Exploiters of the Elderly in Orlando, Florida Area?

Did you know that most financial exploiters of the elderly are people they know, such as caregivers, family members, and friends? Why is that so? This is because these individuals often have broad access to the senior’s financial affairs. They may be helping them writ...

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Who Can Adopt Whom in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Adoption is a wonderful thing. It is an incredibly happy event. It is the one time that everyone in the courtroom is smiling. Everyone loves an adoption. So, who can adopt whom in the Orlando, Florida area? 

Adopting a Newborn

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Do You Know What Home Care Coordination and Consulting is in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Naela News had an interesting article in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorney Oct/Nov/Dec 2021 magazine. It discussed Home Care Coordination and its use. The article was written by Eric J. Einhart, Esq. In the article, he discusses how to enhance the elderly's e...

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What You Need to Know if You Want to Be a Guardian of a Loved One in Orlando, Florida

If you have an elderly parent, relative or spouse who struggles to make their own decisions, you may want to become their guardian. The first step to becoming a guardian is to fill out an Application for Guardianship to prove that you are qualified to be Guardian of t...

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Did You Know You Can Now Use the Collaborative Process in Probate Disputes?

In Florida, the Collaborative Process became law in 2017. Participants have been using the process since then in the Marital and Family Law area to resolve cases in a more amicable, less stressful, less contentious, and more economical way. The process is now availabl...

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Key Financial Points to Consider in a Divorce in the Orlando, Florida Area

Andrew Osterland wrote an interesting article in the Advisor Insight about the importance of sound financial planning during a divorce. The article quoted Certified Divorce Financial Advisor Stacy Francis CFP, who states that there are five key issues to consider when...

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Updates to Florida Probate Rules

The Florida Supreme Court adopted the Florida Bar's Probate Rules Committee recommended changes to Florida Bar's Probate Rules. What does this mean? It means there are now new laws regarding the Probate Administration of an Estate. 

Why these rules are ...

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What to Expect During an Initial Consultation for a Divorce in Orlando, Florida

There was an interesting article by Emma Darley titled "Help your divorce lawyer to help you: What I need to tell my divorce lawyer during the first appointment." In the article, Darley states that embarking on a divorce can be a...

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Knowing the Signs of Cognitive Function Decline in a Loved One in the Orlando, Florida Area

If you have a loved one who you think may have cognitive function decline in the Orlando, Florida area, you should have them examined by their doctor. It may be necessary for them to see a neurologist. How do you know that your loved one needs to see a doctor? You can...

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Interesting Case in Florida on Marital versus Nonmarital Assets

There was an interesting case in Florida Law Weekly on Oct. 27, 2021. The case was Padres v Padres, 46 Fla. L. Weekly D2320a (3rd District 2021). Padres v Padres dealt with a prenuptial agreement and contained a good discussion on marital versus nonmarital assets when...

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