Have you prepared a health care proxy yet? Do you have someone to make your medical decisions if you can’t? This important legal document only is effective when a person requires medical treatment and a physician decides that you do not have the ability to...
Month: March 2020
Paying debts after a loved one dies
It is possible that Florida residents will have debt when they pass away. However, it is generally not a surviving family member's responsibility to pay off student loan, credit card or other balances that remain after a loved one dies. Generally speaking, the...
The benefits of a trust as part of an estate plan
Some people in Florida may want to use both a will and a trust in their estate planning. A will can appoint an executor and a guardian for minor children. While a will can also be used to pass assets, a trust gives an individual more control over how those assets are...
Health care rule could limit legal immigration
Applicants for U.S. immigrant visas now need to show that they have purchased private health insurance, can secure such insurance or have the funds to provide health care in case of an emergency within 30 days of their entry to the country. The policy, which covers...
Preparing for your naturalization interview can limit the stress
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a goal for many people with green cards. The naturalization interview is one of the final steps in the process. It is also one of the most important – and for many people – most stressful obstacles. The best way to deal with the stress is to...