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Elder Law
Beneficiary Designations and Divorce
If you’re divorced, have you checked your beneficiary designations and the people you’ve named in your estate planning documents lately? If you completed any of these documents before your divorce was final, you may be in for a nasty surprise. Your ex-spouse may still have ...
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Constitutional Law
When Will the Supreme Court Clarify the Scope of the Second Amendment?
[Updated June 15, 2020: The Supreme Court denied cert in all 10 cases. So, gun laws remain in limbo for at least another term.] Recently, the Supreme Court declined to rule in a Second Amendment case, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. ...
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Estate Planning
Pet Trusts: Because Moose Isn’t an Xbox
In this video, Cindy gives a brief overview of pet trusts – what they are, and why you might want one for Moose. Other videos you may find interesting: What Is Probate and How to Prepare for It What’s a Per Stirpes? Ready to make ...
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Elder Law
What Types of Senior Care are Available for Veterans?
If you served the United States of America as a member of the armed services, you may be entitled to certain benefits that could make some aspects of getting older a little easier.
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Estate Planning
Inheritance Distributions: Showing Your Children the Love
If you’re a parent, you probably love to help and protect your children—you knew they’d have to fall down and go boom, but you always made sure you had Bandaids and a kiss ready. You bought them car seats and helmets, you had them vaccinated, ...
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Elder Law
What’s a Lady Bird Deed?
In this video, Cindy explains what a lady bird deed is, and when it may be an appropriate arrow in your estate planning quiver. Other videos you may find interesting: Welcome to Manasota Elder Law’s YouTube Channel Special People, Special Trusts: SNT FAQs Ready to ...
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Elder Law
Don’t Give Your House to Your Kids
I see this all the time – a parent wants to make sure his or her adult children get the Florida house without going through probate. So, do they call an estate planning attorney? Of course not – lawyers cost money! Instead, they consult with ...
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Elder Law
Durable Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know
In this video, Cindy talks about Florida Durable Powers of Attorney – what they are, why they’re needed, how they work. Other videos you may find interesting: Dementia: Losing Your Self What’s a Per Stirpes? Ready to make sure everything’s in order for your loved ...
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Estate Planning
Power of Attorney vs. Guardianship
Did you know that if you don’t have a valid and effective Durable Power of Attorney, and you became incapacitated (usually through a gradual decline of cognitive ability or sudden traumatic event), a judge could appoint a person you wouldn’t want or even an organization ...
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Elder Law
Dementia: Losing Your Self
Cindy talks a bit about the reality of dementia, and how you can plan for it now. Other videos you may find interesting: Welcome to Manasota Elder Law’s YouTube Channel What’s a Per Stirpes? ***Want to learn more about how to protect your family from ...
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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.