Many of our readers in Florida have probably interacted with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office for a variety of reasons, such as for securing family visas, travel visas or issues involving green cards, for example. But, for many, the ultimate goal...
Year: 2023
How a trust helps your assets avoid the probate process
When Florida residents are beginning to look at estate planning, they probably have plenty of questions about trusts and how a trust might help them as a crucial part of the plan. Most likely, this is because there are many different types of trust to choose from and...
Harsh Florida immigration law disrupts lives of immigrants
A new Florida law, seen by some as intended to boost Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign, is causing severe disruptions to the state’s large immigrant population. The law, known as S.B. 1718, places many restrictions on immigrants’ rights to travel freely into...
The duties of a personal representative in a Florida probate
One of the important options in preparing a will is the opportunity to nominate an individual to act as the personal representative of the estate after the maker of the will dies. As important as this power may be, very few individuals understand the nature of the...
A living will and how it could complete your estate plan
With each life event, you plan and prepare. You plan for a wedding when you get engaged, prepare a resume when you graduate college, create a retirement plan while in your career, research neighborhoods and schools when you have children and plan for retirement as you...
A LPR’s path to citizenship through naturalization
It might have not been your plan since you were young, but life brought you to the United States. Whether it was for a job, education, love or the like, you have decided that you want America to be your permanent home and become a citizen of the United States. As a...
Is a criminal conviction threatening your immigration status?
Your immigration status may be more fragile than you think. This can be especially true when you are accused of committing a crime and end up convicted. But not all criminal offenses will have dramatic consequences for your immigration status. That’s why it’s...
Four factors when administering an estate with foreign assets
Administering an estate is often more complicated than people realize. You have to inventory the estate, contact creditors, pay debts, handle final expenses, complete accountings, and ensure that assets are properly distributed. Yet, matters can be even more complex...
Applying for lawful permanent residence under VAWA
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides protections for victims of domestic violence and an option for the victim to apply for lawful permanent residence in the United States. Lawful permanent residence is also known as a green card. It can be overwhelming to...
Considerations when choosing a personal representative
When you create an estate plan, you intend that your wishes will be carried out after your death by the person who is named as the personal representative in your will. There are several factors to consider when choosing this person. Choosing a personal representative...