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Estate Planning•Jul 19, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Tips to help create strong estate plans

Ideally, individuals in Florida and throughout the country will take proactive steps to make their estate plans as strong as possible. For instance, those who want to avoid probate might do so by creating a trust. Creating a trust might also help to protect assets from creditor claims or prevent a beneficiary from squandering his…

Immigration•Jul 12, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

How criminal convictions affect immigration status

Most immigrants living in Florida understand that several factors can affect their right to remain in the United States. Criminal convictions are near the top of the list for things that may damage one’s immigration status. It is important to note, however, that not all crimes are viewed the same by Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

Immigration•Jun 30, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Getting a J-1 visitor visa

Some foreign nationals may wish to travel to Florida on a J-1 visa. This type of employment visa is useful in a variety of different situations. It is a temporary visa meant for a number of different occupations and time periods, including a one-day academic lecturer, a summer camp counselor and a physician whose visa…

Immigration•Jun 21, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Immigrant U.S. soldiers file lawsuit over new citizenship rules

Florida readers might be interested to learn that six soldiers are suing the United States for allegedly breaking its promise to grant them citizenship in exchange for their military service. The class-action lawsuit was filed on the plaintiff’s behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union. The plaintiffs all joined the Army through the Military Accessions…

Estate Planning•Jun 15, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Assets typically included in a probate proceeding

If a person owns property in Florida, those items may be subject to probate when he or she dies. Generally speaking, probate applies to those who own assets in their own name or who receive wages or other payments after they die. In some cases, it may be possible to prove that an item being…

Immigration•Jun 8, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Immigrant U.S. soldiers file lawsuit over new citizenship rules

Florida readers might be interested to learn that six soldiers are suing the United States for allegedly breaking its promise to grant them citizenship in exchange for their military service. The class-action lawsuit was filed on the plaintiff’s behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union. The plaintiffs all joined the Army through the Military Accessions…

Estate Planning•Jun 8, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Assets typically included in a probate proceeding

If a person owns property in Florida, those items may be subject to probate when he or she dies. Generally speaking, probate applies to those who own assets in their own name or who receive wages or other payments after they die. In some cases, it may be possible to prove that an item being…

Immigration•Jun 8, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Specialized workers may enter U.S. if approved for L-1 visa

Immigration law provides employers in Florida with operations or affiliates in foreign countries a means of transferring specialized workers into the U.S. The employer may seek an L-1B nonimmigrant classification for the employee to enter the country. Foreign companies wishing to establish a new business location within the United States can also ask that employees…

Immigration•Jun 8, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

How foreign nationals can receive training in the United States

Foreign nationals who wish to receive special training in Florida or other states may be able to do so after obtaining an H-3 visa. It is generally available to those who would not be able to receive similar training in their home country. It is important to note that this visa cannot be used to…

Estate Planning•Jun 2, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

What to know before selling the deceased’s home

Beneficiaries may want to take advantage of high real estate prices to sell the home of their deceased loved one. However, they cannot do that on their own immediately after their family member passes. Instead, the sale must wait until the estate is settled and the executor signs off on it. Before the deceased’s property…