When our readers in Florida think about getting started on estate planning, they probably think primarily of wills and trusts, and how their estate will be distributed after death. However, a comprehensive estate plan should also include other documents, some of which...
Year: 2022
Should trusts be a part of your estate plan?
Trusts might seem like the most complicated part of estate planning. Unlike a will, which can be basic enough, trusts are an estate planning mechanism that can be used to avoid probate court, minimize tax implications and, for the most part, make it easier to transfer...
Spouses given preference as personal representatives
Personal representatives assume a significant time-consuming responsibility when they manage an estate. Whether they are appointed by the court or named in a will, personal representatives settle issues ranging from creditor notification and filing tax returns to...
Employment-based Green Cards
There are many paths toward becoming a lawful permanent resident of the United States. One of those paths to a Green Card is through employment. EB-1 The highest priority employment-related immigration is known as EB-1. This designation is for immigrants with...
As an immigrant, you have rights when being pulled over
As an immigrant, you may feel different from native born citizens. However, you have the same rights as any other American. This is important to internalize before you get pulled over by the police because, at some point, you likely may be pulled over. Mitigate risk...
What if my online will did not include a guardian?
Have you done an online will? If so, you were probably surprised with the ease and the low cost. However, what you may not know is that your new estate plan is likely incomplete. Specifically, it likely lacks any Florida trust instruments, and if you have kids, it may...
What do I need to do after I get my permanent green card?
Immigrants seeking permanent U.S. residency know that the immigration process can be long and complicated. By the time you receive your green card, you have probably had to fill out many forms, follow many steps and wait quite a long time to obtain your permanent...
What happens to unclaimed estate property?
A personal representative for a Florida estate has several responsibilities, including identifying and locating heirs, distributing assets, paying debts and filing taxes. There are times when heirs cannot be located, or after being located, they refuse to receive the...
Requirements for a fiancé visa
When couples are planning on getting married, it is usually an exciting time. When one of the people involved is an immigrant, things get more complicated. These couples may have concerns on their minds other than the wedding cake, the venue and the guest list. It may...
How do I select a personal representative for my will?
Selecting an executor or personal representative to manage your estate and make important decisions for you after you are gone is a big decision to make. Those who are planning their estates should think carefully about who they want to select as personal...