The United States issues a number of different kind of visas that allow persons born in foreign countries to enter and remain in the United States for a specified purpose. E-2 visas are used to allow persons who invest a substantial amount of capital in the U.S. to be...
Month: November 2020
Why knowing about the fiduciary duty is important
Estate plans are meant to give clear guidance as to how assets are to be distributed upon death. While many estate plans are very clear and there is little dispute as to their validity, issues can still arise during the administration of the estate. For example,...
What to know about probate court
A probate court handles matters related to the oversight of people and their assets. For instance, a Florida probate judge may have final say in a case regarding a guardianship or conservatorship. The judge may also make rulings regarding the validity of wills or...
Appeals court decision threatens TPS for immigrants
In September, a federal appeals court made a ruling that opens the door for roughly 300,000 immigrants to find themselves in danger of deportation. The ruling reverses a previous judge's decision to block the Trump administration's actions to phase out Temporary...
What are the requirements for a K-1 fiancé visa?
Love often knows no bounds, not even geographic ones. Sometimes a U.S. citizen in Florida falls in love with a citizen of another country, and wishes for their fiancé to marry and live with them in the U.S. To do so, the U.S. citizen will need to petition for a K-1...
Keep these issues in mind when selecting a trustee
Many people in Florida choose to include trusts as part of their estate plan. A trust can be a useful vehicle for passing on your assets to loved ones or a favorite charity upon your death. Trusts are overseen by a trustee named in the trust document. The following...