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Estate Planning
Bad Things Happen to Young People, Too
In this video, Cindy discusses why younger people should be sure to have all the legal documents necessary to protect themselves and their loved ones in case something awful happens. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: 4 Myths About Wills Naming a Family Member as ...
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Estate Planning
Why is This Probate Taking So Long?
After a loved one dies, her money and property must be distributed to the right people, either according to her Will or the state’s default distribution scheme (found in its “intestacy” statute). While most people want the settlement process to be done ASAP, probate can ...
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Elder Law
4 Myths About Wills
In this video, Cindy discusses common myths about Wills. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Welcome to Manasota Elder Law’s YouTube Channel Will my Illinois Will Work When I Move to Florida? ***Want to learn more about how to protect your family from the government, ...
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Firearms Law
Want Prison Time? Make an NFA Firearm Without ATF Approval
I came across this article the other day that combined Florida and federal firearms laws, and it brought to mind all the people who ask me some version of, “If I convert my semi-automatic AR-15 into a fully-automatic machine gun, how’s the ATF ever going ...
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Elder Law
Naming a Family Member as Successor Trustee: Pros & Cons
In this video, Cindy discusses the pros and cons of naming a family member, such as an adult child, as your successor trustee of your revocable living trust. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Don’t Give Your House to Your Kids Gun Trusts Gone Bad ...
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Elder Law
Administering a Special Needs Trust
So, you’ve been asked to be the Trustee of a family member’s special needs trust (SNT). Of course, you said yes. But do you really have any idea what your responsibilities will be? Acting as a trustee of a plain vanilla revocable living trust is ...
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Elder Law
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples
Now that same-sex marriage is legal in every state, including Florida, I personally haven’t noticed that estate planning is generally any different now for same-sex married couples versus opposite-sex married couples. But this article does raise some valid points, which same-sex couples (married or not) ...
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Elder Law
Do I Need a Will or a Trust?
In this video, Cindy answers a common question regarding whether a Will or a Trust is appropriate for your situation. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: 9-Step Guide for a Personal Representative Durable Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know ***Want to learn more ...
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Elder Law
Can Medicaid Take Your Home?
This article is so sad … a 90-year old grandmother was neglected and left to die by her live-in family members because they were afraid to apply for Medicaid for her. They thought Medicaid would take the grandmother’s home and they’d be left homeless. ...
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Elder Law
Simple Safety Tips for Seniors
During a recent sunrise walk around my neighborhood on garbage pickup day, I found myself unconsciously saying to myself on several occasions, “Only one person lives in that house.” It was so obvious – one half-filled white bag of trash on a street filled with homes with multiple large trash bins ...
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You wonder whether your granddaughter will think of you fondly when you’re not around anymore.
You want to make sure someone will love and care for your dog, horse, or parrot when you can’t.
Your spouse doesn’t share your love for guns, and you fear your collection could be sold for almost nothing – or even destroyed – instead of being passed on to your children or others who share your passion.