Representing a Client with Diminished Capacity in Orlando, Florida Area
There was a great article in Action Line, Winter 2023 by Justin A. Shifrin, Esq. with Gunster, Yorkley & Stewart, P. A., West Palm Beach, Florida, titled “Rule 4-1.14: Diminished Capacity Resolving Diminished Clarity.” The article is very informa...
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The Sandwich Generation, the Caregivers in the Orlando, Florida Area
There was an interesting article in NAELA NEWS National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys JAN/FEB/MARCH 2023, “A View from the Middle of the Sandwich, Caregiver Support” by Chari M. Alison, CELA. The author states that she is an elder law at...
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Marital versus Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities in the Orlando, Florida Area
The definition of marital and non-marital assets is covered in Florida Statute 61.075 Equitable Distribution. A non-marital asset or debt is an asset or debt that you had prior to the marriage, you inherited, you received by gift that you did not wa...
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DEMENTIA
This has been floating around on Facebook (Source: Rachael Wonderlin, dementia care expert). This is well said – and a loved one or loved ones are still our loved ones. Copied from a friend. and may be good advice for a caregiver. However, ever...
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What is a Guardianship of a Minor in the Orlando, Florida Area?
A Guardianship of a Minor in the Orlando, Florida area is governed by Florida Statute 744.3021. Guardians of minors. F. S. 744.302 Subsection (1) states that except as provided in subsection (4), upon petition of a parent, brother, sister, next of k...
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A Social Investigation in the Orlando, Florida Area
What is a Social Investigation in the Orlando, Florida area? A social investigation may also be referred to as a custody evaluation. It is a parenting plan assessment in cases where the parties before the court cannot agree on a parenting plan. A so...
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