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How Divorce Affects Your Existing Legal Plan by Stephanie L. Schneider
How Divorce Affects Your Existing Legal Plan by Stephanie L. Schneider In Florida when the Judge signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage it has the following effect: If you named your ex-spouse as beneficiary in your Last Will & Testament, it is as if your ex- spouse died before you; If you named…
So You’ve Decided on Cremation – Now What? by Michael Tabers, Neptune Memorial Reef
More families and individuals in the United States are choosing cremation than ever before. With that being the case the question of what happens to the cremated remains, also referred to as ashes, becomes an important decision. Many are searching for an alternative to traditional options such as placement in a cemetery, taking the ashes…
Moving Tips for Seniors by Lauren Berkowitz, Cheerful Transitions
Daunting. Overwhelming. Frustrating. The thought of moving almost always evokes these negative feeling when people consider the myriad tasks involved. No matter your age moving is always stressful. For older adults relocating is all the more challenging since they are usually downsizing into a smaller apartment, condominium or senior living community. Often there is no…
You Are Living and Dying by Melissa Williams, PhD
The diagnosis of a terminal illness changes everything, absolutely everything. A life event such as a terminal illness can affect you in ways that you never expected. Coping with the demands and decision making of this process can be exhausting. Normal everyday tasks seem too hard and sometimes you don’t know how you will get…
Pay Yourself First by Financial Advisor Scott Rassler
These three words have the power to change your life. In my over 30 years as a financial advisor, I’ve observed that the biggest challenge most have in saving for retirement is that there simply never seems to be any money “left-over” to put into savings. And for those who do put money aside, it’s…
9 Insider Tips for Filing an Insurance Claim After a Disaster
9 Insider Tips for Filing An Insurance Claim After A Disaster When it comes to filing a homeowners or business insurance claim after a hurricane, fire or other disaster, rarely is it simple. Insurance and the laws that govern it, are by nature, complex. Add to that, the uniqueness of your situation, and an insurance…
Welcome to May 2019 National Elder Law Month-Florida Medicaid Changes
Do you have an aging relative who needs long-term medical care for a chronic illness? Is your loved one living at home, in an assisted living facility or a skilled nursing home? Are you concerned about how to pay for their medical expenses? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions you need to…
Don’t Leave for Summer Vacation Without Your Estate Plan!
There’s no better time than summertime – rest, relaxation and seeing the world. You’ve waited all year for your vacation. You’ve got your passport, the pet sitter is confirmed but wait- do you have your estate & incapacity plan in place? If you do is it so old it needs to be updated to meet…
When You Have that Uh-oh Moment
There is nothing worse than obtaining a great settlement for your client at mediation and then realizing that your client is not competent to accept the settlement and sign the necessary release and other documents. It can take 4-6 weeks to complete the incapacity phase of a mental health proceeding and have the Court appoint a…
Climate Change may Cause us to Rethink Prepping for Hurricanes and Consider Working with a Public Adjuster
Public Adjusters are licensed and insured professionals who assist policyholders with their insurance claims.”Public Adjusters stand up for policyholders.” They know and understand how to evaluate the damages, caused by many different forms of losses that can occur to a person’s home or property; they understand how insurance policies work. From pipe-breaks to hurricanes, sink…