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What is the difference between Florida’s Two Types of Death Certificates?

What is the difference between Florida’s Two Types of Death Certificates?

Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized

The difference in the two death certificates is one has the cause of death on it and one is without the cause of death. The most common one is the one without the cause of death. That’s a regular sized piece of paper, 8-1/2 by 11, again, it does not have the...
How Can a Power of Attorney Potentially Prevent a Guardianship Proceeding?

How Can a Power of Attorney Potentially Prevent a Guardianship Proceeding?

Apr 14, 2020 | Uncategorized

See, it’s not that the power of attorney is going to prevent the proceeding. Before the court appoints a guardian, they’re supposed to look for the least restrictive means before appointing a guardian. When you have that durable power of attorney in place,...
If I Create a Revocable Living Trust, Do I Still Need a Will?

If I Create a Revocable Living Trust, Do I Still Need a Will?

Jan 27, 2020 | Uncategorized

Yes, and the document says last will and testament but it’s commonly referred to as a pour-over will. It’s kind of like a whoops, if on the day that I die, I own assets that are not in my trust or they haven’t been funded or retitled in your trust,...
If my Spouse is Going Int a Nursing Home, Can he Transfer all His Assets?

If my Spouse is Going Int a Nursing Home, Can he Transfer all His Assets?

Jan 15, 2020 | Uncategorized

Yes, there is no look-back time period when you’re transferring assets from one spouse to the other. I know it’s not romantic or sexy, but spouses are looked at as one unity, one entity. So then the question becomes, are you above or bellow what the...
Can a Spouse Transfer Their Assets to Qualify for Medicaid?

Can a Spouse Transfer Their Assets to Qualify for Medicaid?

Dec 23, 2019 | Uncategorized

Yes, there is no lookback time period when you’re transferring assets from one spouse to the other. I know it’s not romantic or sexy, but spouses are looked at as one unity, one entity. So then the question becomes, are you above or bellow what the...
I Heard Medicaid Can Take Our House for Reimbursement, Is That True?

I Heard Medicaid Can Take Our House for Reimbursement, Is That True?

Dec 12, 2019 | Uncategorized

If the Medicaid planning process is done properly, no they will not be able to take your Homestead property. Homestead here in Florida is exempt from creditor’s claims and from the Medicaid estate recovery department when you pass. If you have more questions...
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