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Elder LawGuardianship

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 t...

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Estate PlanningProbate

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 proce...

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Divorce

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 issue...

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Probate

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 a...

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Divorce

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 distressing and sobe...

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Elder Law

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...

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