If you are a Florida resident who is thinking about getting started on an estate plan, you may come into the process with some preconceived notions about what to expect and what your options might be. You may have even done some research on your own to familiarize...
Year: 2023
What type of visa do you need for your foreign-citizen fiancé?
Many situations in immigration law involve efforts to bring family members into the United States. Seems simply enough, right? Well, as anyone who has been exposed to the immigration system in America knows, nothing is ever simple. There is a complex, bureaucratic...
Preventing will disputes between siblings
One of the many things you must handle after one of your parents passes away is administering their estate. If your parent had a will, the process should be relatively straightforward. But what happens if the terms of their will are not at all what you expected?...
What is a lady bird deed?
When a person dies, there must be a legal process to determine how to distribute their property. In Florida, this process is called probate. Probate isn't necessarily bad. In fact, it's a necessity in many ways. However, the process can be slow and cumbersome. It can...
Permanent residency through marriage or investment
There are several immigration options for a person would like to come to the United States. One of these options is an immigration conditional petition, which helps them obtain permanent residency so they can live and work in the United States. Marriage to a U.S....
Remember an estate plan as part of your financial goals
Financial planning can be hard to accomplish, especially these days when many people in Florida are simply living paycheck to paycheck. However, for those who are able to put together a cohesive plan for how they will handle their income, expenses, assets and...
Pre-need guardian declarations and estate planning
It is difficult to imagine that one day you may not be able to take care of yourself. However, facing this possibility is essential to making sure that your needs are met if you are no longer able to handle your affairs. One way to protect your interests and your...
Why would I consider using a trust instead of a will?
People in the Tampa area may have heard that it is almost always better to create a trust instead of just drafting a will. There is some truth to that. In many cases, a trust really is the best estate planning device for a Florida family. To give just one common...
Can someone living outside of Florida act as a personal representative?
If you have a loved one who passed away in the sunshine state, you may wonder who will oversee administering their estate. The person who manages this important task is called a personal representative, and they have many duties and responsibilities under the law....
What is an E-2 visa?
Are you a national of a treaty country who wants to invest in a United States business and live in the United States? If so, you might be eligible for the E-2 visa, also known as the treaty investor visa. What is an E-2 visa? The E-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that...