Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) may have questions about travel outside of the United States and how to obtain a reentry permit through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) department. Once an LPR leaves the United States and is absent for...
Month: March 2021
Planning for healthcare needs in Florida
A power of attorney for healthcare is a useful tool to consider along with an estate plan, but this document is sometimes overlooked. In Florida, a power of attorney for healthcare is also called an advanced directive. It allows a person, called the principal, to...
Helping a fiancé become a permanent U.S. resident
Many United States citizens meet the person they want to marry while they are working or studying overseas. Upon returning to the United States, these individuals want to know how – or if - they can arrange for their fiancés to move to the United States and obtain...
Understanding special needs trusts in Florida
Trusts serve many purposes in a Florida estate plan. A properly drafted trust can protect a person’s assets from the claims of creditors and ensure that the assets in the trust are spent exclusively for the benefit of the beneficiary. A very useful type of trust has...