Building Your Brighter Tomorrow With Proven Immigration And Estate Planning Strategies
Many people are familiar with the concept of estate planning; unfortunately, few people understand the process in detail. For this reason, many estate planning myths have been allowed to fester. Here are three such myths and why they’re wrong. Estate planning is only for the elderly The bittersweet reality of life is that no one…
Estate planning is complicated. Everyone has unique objectives and interests they want to protect – there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This being said, one of the most versatile estate planning tools is the living trust. The living trust isn’t for everyone, but it offers unique advantages from both the trustee’s and the beneficiary’s perspective, including:…
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was a measure enacted nine years ago to provide temporary deportation relief and work permits to undocumented immigrants brought to this county when they were children. These protections, however, have been under constant challenge. A Senate hearing was scheduled for late June on DACA while an ongoing federal court…
Estate planning should include careful consideration of the person you select to execute the wishes in your will. Effective probate and estate administration can depend on the person you select as executor for your estate. Basics An estate is everything that a person owns when they die such as financial accounts, real estate, and personal…
Obtaining an employment-based visa can be a complicated matter. After all, there’s no doubt that America’s immigration laws are complex. But if you hope to secure the visa that you want, then you need to have a basic understanding of the law and how it applies to your circumstances. After all, only about 140,000 employment…
In a lot of instances, when an individual ages it becomes harder for him or her to carry out their daily tasks. That’s why so many elderly individuals end up in nursing homes and other treatment facilities. But a nursing home might not be right for your loved one. For example, they may lack the…
If you have a criminal history, then you might be worried about whether you’ll be able to obtain a green card. The truth of the matter is that there are certain crimes that will disallow you from claiming immigrant status in the U.S. However, American law allows you to seek a waiver of many of…
Serving as a trustee can be an honor, but it can also be enormously stressful. After all, you’re tasked with putting the financial interests of others ahead of your own, and when it comes to money, every minor misstep is placed under the microscope. While most trustees are able to carry out their fiduciary duties…
Florida couples usually receive comprehensive advice on the importance of advanced directives such as a living will or durable power of attorney when discussing estate planning. But it is important as well to remember to also consider naming a financial POA when assessing financial assets. Understanding what a financial POA is will help explain what…
U.S. immigration law is constantly changing, and for relatives of U.S. citizens or permanent residents living in Florida, knowing what options there are to remain in the country even if they are not immediately eligible to apply for immigration is essential in order to keep a family together through difficult times. Also called a provisional…
