Trusts can be adapted to many purposes and come in a variety of forms. One type is known as a land trust, in which the document forms a legal entity that holds real estate for the benefit of its named beneficiaries. Creating the trust In Florida, individuals can set...
Month: May 2023
Understanding conditional permanent residence
When an immigrant spouse marries a U.S. citizen, obtains their green card and has been married for less than two years, they are given conditional permanent residence. It is valid for two years. Filing a petition To initially apply for conditional residence, a U.S....
Probate asset inventory and distribution
When a person passes away in Florida and has a will, probate is the legal process that takes place to transfer their assets to their beneficiaries. Beneficiaries are the people or entities the deceased person named in the will. Probate overview The process begins when...
Naturalization eligibility and process
Naturalization is the process by which a non-citizen becomes a U.S. citizen. Several important steps must be completed to become a naturalized citizen. Eligibility Before beginning the process, there are eligibility requirements the person must meet. They must be at...
Requirements for a fiancé visa
When a couple is planning to get married, it is an exciting time. If one partner is a U.S. citizen and the other is from a foreign country, they may want information about the K-1 visa process. K-1 visa requirements The K-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows a...
Can I choose who I want as my guardian while I’m still competent?
Sometimes it is necessary to make decisions on behalf of another person who has become incapacitated. The legal structure that makes this possible is referred to as “guardianship.” You want your guardian to make the same decisions on your behalf that you would make...