Florida Chapter Attorneys Receive Highest Honor Bestowed By NAELA The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) announced two Florida Chapter members as their 2021 NAELA Fellows: Professor Roberta K. Flowers (Gulfport, Fla.) Leonard Mondschein, CELA, CAP (Miami, Fla.) NAELA Fellows are attorneys who have been members of the Academy for at least three years,… Read more »
Reviewed by Alison Hickman, Esq. Is the current value of your estate near the proposed tax limits? One of the many reasons people conduct estate planning may be to designate the beneficiaries of their assets and to avoid unnecessary payment of taxes. Currently, Florida residents are subject to only federal estate planning taxes, as there… Read more »
May is Older Americans Month. Did you know that President John F. Kennedy was the first president to designate May as a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country? This year’s theme is “Communities of Strength.” Let us review seven resources to help build and maintain healthy communities… Read more »
Reviewed by Alison Hickman, Esq. Do you own a pet? If so, you may want to consider incorporating a pet trust into your estate plan. Just as a traditional trust allows you to set up your assets so that they are managed by a selected trustee to benefit the individuals you designate as beneficiaries of… Read more »
Did you know that, this year, National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day is April 16th? Studies show that many abused prescription drugs were found and taken from a family member or friend’s medicine cabinet. By disposing of unneeded and expired medications annually, we can help protect ourselves and others from addiction, as well as,… Read more »
Reviewed by Kandace Rudd, Esq. Is a parent or another loved one experiencing memory loss? It can be tough to cope for both your loved one and for you. Do you feel like you may be trading roles with someone who was once teaching you and reminding you to do your homework and call… Read more »
Did you know that creating an estate plan can give you the power to determine what happens with your estate after you pass, and offers protection for you and your family? Let us review five benefits to planning your estate with a knowledgeable attorney. You get to decide what happens to your assets. Whether you… Read more »
Are you looking for an elder law attorney for your aging parent, another family member, or close friend? Hiring a member of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA), can make all the difference in providing the necessary legal guidance for your loved one. An elder law attorney should be familiar with many different… Read more »
Did you know that Florida is the third most populous state, and that nearly 1,000 people move to Florida every day? People come for many reasons, such as retirement, weather, low taxes, and jobs. Moving to the Sunshine State, however, is different than becoming domiciled, which can be important for estate planning, taxes, and other… Read more »
