Building Your Brighter Tomorrow With Proven Immigration And Estate Planning Strategies
The H1-B visa program has enabled technology workers from foreign countries to hold jobs in Florida and throughout the United States. Those workers may soon have to submit updated certifications to immigration authorities according to the terms of a draft executive order from the Trump Administration. The purpose of the new requirement is to show…
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…
After a person dies, there is a chance that some or all of that person’s estate will be subject to probate. Generally speaking, Florida law dictates that assets that are passed by a will go through probate. If an asset was titled in the deceased person’s name, it will typically need to go through probate…
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…
The H1-B visa program has enabled technology workers from foreign countries to hold jobs in Florida and throughout the United States. Those workers may soon have to submit updated certifications to immigration authorities according to the terms of a draft executive order from the Trump Administration. The purpose of the new requirement is to show…
When people in Florida think of temporary worker visas to the United States, they may first consider agricultural laborers. Farms and agricultural businesses often make use of these programs to bring large numbers of workers to the U.S. for part of the year to work on the harvest and other heavy work. Without temporary workers…
Green card applicants beware — the new “public charge” immigration rule that will deny green cards to applicants who are likely to use public benefits is law in 2020. This new rule will target applicants in need of public benefits like housing vouchers, food stamps, and Medicaid. Immigrants currently seeking green card status will need…
It is possible for a person to pass away prior to paying off a credit card or private student loan balance. If Florida residents owed money to creditors when they die, those creditors may file a claim with the decedent’s estate. Surviving family members aren’t responsible for the debt themselves unless they cosigned on a…
Florida residents may be surprised to learn that children can be quiet victims in the immigration process. They are often unseen and rarely heard; therefore, if they do not have parents, guardians or advocates, they could get lost in the shuffle. Immigration issues tend to occur near border states where people try to pass into…
When people in Florida go to a bank or an investment advisor to set up a new account, they may be asked about their beneficiary designations. While these conversations often take place outside the estate planning process, they can have a significant effect on the future of any person’s assets. Many people are familiar with…
