Cape Coral Legal Blog
Consider this when discussing estate planning with your parents
If your parents are getting older, then you’re probably worried about their health and wellbeing. But you also might be concerned about whether their affairs are in order when the time comes. This can be a difficult topic to think about, but those who put it off can...
Assessing whether a verbal promise is legally enforceable
If you're a business owner, then you know the importance of contacts. These agreements can set the stage for a wide variety of dealings, from securing supply chains to obtaining commercial leases and dictating employee relations. Sometimes, though, these agreements...
Understanding the importance of paying off creditors in probate
After a loved one dies in Florida, family members will have a great deal to consider. If the person had an estate plan, this can go a long way toward easing the legal process to settle their affairs. While many will be focused on how the assets are distributed among...
Estate planning should not wait
You need to make an estate plan before you become incapacitated, die or something else happens to you. Otherwise, it may be too late to leave a legacy, dictate your medical care, or have decisions made on your behalf. Estate planning, however, requires more than...
Child custody and the affect of domestic violence on children
A child’s best interests drive child custody and visitation determinations. While you might be able to negotiate an arrangement that works for you, your child, and your child’s other parent, sometimes this simply isn’t possible. In these instances, you’ll have to...
What is Medicaid planning?
More and more, residents of Cape Coral and other communities in South Florida realize that part of their overall retirement and estate planning needs to account also for how they are going to afford a nursing home or other assisted living. Many times, this is going to...
Long-term planning through legal instruments
Estate planning allows you to protect your family and your assets for many years to come. Even if you already have a plan in place, it is important to review your plan and make updates as necessary. It can be difficult to know where to start, but an experienced estate...
How a special needs trust may ease some financial burdens
Florida families with members having special needs are almost always under financial strain. This burden can be especially heavy as the older members of the family, usually the parents, begin to age. Parents of special needs children often worry about providing...
How can a trust help my estate plan?
Establishing a trust is a valuable tool in the estate planner’s estate planning toolbox, however, too many estate planners may be unfamiliar with what trusts do. A trust is essentially the transfer of ownership of property to be managed by a trustee for the benefit of...
Financial mistakes to avoid when going through a divorce
Not every marriage is a happy one, and some couples in Cape Coral will decide that they are best off getting a divorce. It is important, though, that they do not rush the process. The following are some financial mistakes that those seeking a divorce will want to...
