Building Your Brighter Tomorrow With Proven Immigration And Estate Planning Strategies
A person with relatives in the United States who unlawfully entered the country must return to their country of origin for a green card appointment in certain circumstances. Since March 2013, certain visa applicants can apply for a provisional unlawful presence to return. These l601A provisional waivers must comply with certain immigration rules. Returning abroad…
An estate administrator or executor must exercise many responsibilities after a person dies. Handling a deceased person’s bank account is one of the first duties involved in probate and estate administration. What happens first A bank or financial institution holding a deceased person’s account may ze accounts held by one person after they are notified…
A valid will is a cornerstone of any thorough estate plan. Because a will provides peace of mind for estate planners and their families, it is essential to understand what makes a will valid and ensure those requirements are met when the estate planner is setting up their will. Requirements for a valid will There…
The probate process can play a significant role in the administration of an estate. It can also be a costly and time-consuming process that many estate planners and families may wish to avoid which is why estate planners should be familiar with probate basics. Probate process basics The most basic description of the probate process…
Guardianship of vulnerable individuals is sometimes necessary, but it is important that the ward’s rights are upheld and that the guardian executes their duties in an appropriate manner. Earlier this year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into a law a bill that expands protections for wards, provides for oversight of guardians and affects reporting requirements…
The United States issues a number of different kind of visas that allow persons born in foreign countries to enter and remain in the United States for a specified purpose. E-2 visas are used to allow persons who invest a substantial amount of capital in the U.S. to be admitted. Employees of such a person…
Estate plans are meant to give clear guidance as to how assets are to be distributed upon death. While many estate plans are very clear and there is little dispute as to their validity, issues can still arise during the administration of the estate. For example, beneficiaries of a trust can have disagreements with a…
A probate court handles matters related to the oversight of people and their assets. For instance, a Florida probate judge may have final say in a case regarding a guardianship or conservatorship. The judge may also make rulings regarding the validity of wills or trusts. Probate courts ensure assets are distributed properly Generally speaking, a…
In September, a federal appeals court made a ruling that opens the door for roughly 300,000 immigrants to find themselves in danger of deportation. The ruling reverses a previous judge’s decision to block the Trump administration’s actions to phase out Temporary Protected Status, which typically excludes certain immigrants from the risk of deportation. Many of…
Love often knows no bounds, not even geographic ones. Sometimes a U.S. citizen in Florida falls in love with a citizen of another country, and wishes for their fiancé to marry and live with them in the U.S. To do so, the U.S. citizen will need to petition for a K-1 fiancé visa. What is…
