Building Your Brighter Tomorrow With Proven Immigration And Estate Planning Strategies
If you have a minor child, it’s crucial to name a guardian for them. This is someone who will raise them to adulthood if you become unable to do so. In Florida, if the parents of a minor child become incapacitated or die without a named guardian, a judge appoints one....
A power of attorney (POA) is an important part of an estate plan because it identifies certain individuals who can make decisions on another person's behalf. A POA can often address legal, financial or medical decisions. For instance, someone could have a medical...
A personal representative administers a decedent’s probate estate. Some of their duties include securing, valuing and managing the estate’s assets, communicating with beneficiaries and interested parties, paying debts and taxes, distributing assets to beneficiaries...
It seems like the sensible choice, i.e., bringing your fiancée here to the United States to let her apply for a green card and make her your wife. But like many areas of the immigration process, the recent policy changes affect the choices being made at all levels....
Naturalization is the process that allows a foreign national living in the United States to become a citizen. Lawful permanent residents who have resided in the country for years can apply for naturalization. Provided that they pass a background check and meet all of...
People who immigrate to the United States can improve their lives. They may have more economic opportunities and can protect themselves from persecution abroad. They may start businesses, get married and build community ties. Those who have settled into new lives in...
No, you cannot study for a green card marriage interview. There is nothing to prepare for in advance, as you would with other important immigration steps. If you are seeking to become a naturalized citizen, for example, you certainly can study and prepare yourself to...
It is natural to feel concerned about deportation if you have a green card based on your marriage. Your spouse is already a citizen, and you are a permanent resident specifically because the two of you are married. If you file for divorce, you may worry that this will...
Thinking about the future often involves making decisions that reflect our values and wishes. Estate planning allows us to put those decisions in writing so our loved ones have guidance when important moments eventually arise. Some estate planning documents focus on...
Immigration policies have shifted in several ways lately. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has recently released a memo that could affect people hoping to obtain a green card through adjustment of status. Traditionally, many people who were legally...
