If a Florida resident dies without leaving a will, their probate estate will pass on to their loved ones through a process called intestate succession. Intestate succession only applies to probate property. It does not apply to assets that are not considered as part...
Year: 2022
If you just created a trust, don’t forget to fund it
Many people in the Tampa area will decide to create a revocable living trust in oder to protect their property for themselves and their heirs. While they do involve some upfront costs, revocable living trusts have a lot of important benefits. One selling point is that...
Understanding the I-601A Provisional Waiver
When filling out your immigration documents, you likely have run into the requirement that you cannot have unlawfully entered or stayed in the United States. For many, this is an absolute bar to their immigration dreams. However, if you are related to a United States...
How do I choose a trustee for a trust?
We often discuss trusts on this blog. In a recent post, we discussed the question of whether you could use more than one trustee. Another key question that deserves its own post: How do I choose a trustee for a trust? The family option When setting up a trust, there...
For a trust, can I name more than one trustee?
One reason to create a trust is to help beneficiaries skip probate. Trusts can be customized for many goals, but they all share the common form that property is held in trust, and managed by the trustee for the benefit of the named beneficiaries. Most commonly, people...
Can Florida POAs get superpowers?
As readers of this blog know, when you estate plan, you should use a power of attorney and/or trusts, depending on our specific needs (and the advice of your lawyer). However, what many may not know is that in Florida, a power of attorney can get superpowers that are...
An introduction to K-1, the “fiancé visa”
Like most developed countries, the United States does have a fiancé visa process for citizens who want to bring their foreign fiancé back home to marry. To begin the process, you will need to file Form I-129F (Petition For Alien Fiancé), which is called the K-1...
How do I obtain a Waiver of Inadmissibility?
The pathway to legally immigrating to the United States is rife with pitfalls, roadblocks and fees. One such roadblock comes when immigration authorities flag you as inadmissible. This will likely stop any process of entry, including lawful permanent residency (your...
Green card holders and re-entry permits
Coming to the United States and obtaining a green card is no small feat, and it is a legal status that holds many benefits for immigrants. While one has many reasons to come to America and enter the path to citizenship, there are also various reasons a green card...
Creating a will that protects your wishes and property
Creating an estate plan is an essential step for everyone in Florida. While many think of this task as something to complete later in life, it is in fact a process any adult can complete no matter their age. Taking the time to create an estate plan helps ensure that...