Building Your Brighter Tomorrow With Proven Immigration And Estate Planning Strategies
As any lawful permanent resident knows, a Green Card is an incredibly important document. Also known as an LPR card, the Green Card serves as official evidence of a person’s lawful permanent resident status in the United States. Federal law requires lawful permanent residents to carry their Green Card with them. So what can you…
Prior to the enactment of elective share laws in Florida, a surviving spouse could be totally disinherited by the other spouse. This could be done on purpose through a will or trust, or it could be the result of a mistake in a will or poor advice. To avoid these unfair consequences, Florida enacted elective…
Prior to October 28, 2009, if you lawfully entered the United States based on marriage to your citizen-spouse, and you were married for less than two years when your spouse died, you could not immigrate as a widow or widower. However, this was recognized as patently unfair. Now those who enter the United States based…
A green card holder, also known as a legal permanent resident, is an individual who was not born in the United States but was given the opportunity to permanently live and work in the US. There are several ways for someone born outside the US to obtain permanent resident status. An outlet is through employment,…
Applying for a visa to come to the United States can be complex. You are asked to provide detailed information and documentation, as well as attend an interview. After making it through this lengthy and stressful process, you may be surprised and discouraged to find that your visa was denied. However, don’t give up on…
As you consider your overall estate plan, a trust can be a great option for you to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of. There are various types of trusts that you can set up, with different requirements and terms. However, the idea behind each type of trust is relatively the same: you…
In our global society, it is not uncommon to meet people from other countries while at school, at work or while you are abroad. If you fall in love and want to marry someone who lives outside the United States, your fiancé must apply to legally enter the United States. Bringing your fiancé to the…
When you die, your estate will go through probate. Probate is the legal process in which your property is passed on to your heirs. Your estate will go through probate if you have a will or if you die intestate (without a will). There are two basic probate proceedings in Florida. One is formal administration…
The U.S. provides immigrants with a right to seek asylum in our country. However, there is sometimes confusion over what this right means, or what situations give rise to this right. You have a legal right to seek asylum if you are facing persecution in your home country due to your: Nationality Political opinion Race…
As a Florida parent, you want to know that your child will be taken care of if something happens to you. This can be done through the appointment of a preneed guardian. The purpose of appointing a preneed guardian is to have someone who is willing to step into this role if necessary. Florida law…
