by mikelins | Jun 24, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Florida’s new electronic Wills provisions become effective on July 1, 2020. This will mean that individuals who wish to sign their Will electronically can do so and the Wills will have the same force and effect as a traditional Will. To understand the importance of...
by mikelins | Jun 15, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, guardianship
Often parents and grandparents name minor children as beneficiaries under their Will or their life insurance or IRA. As a matter of law, children are allowed to inherit but how they receive that inheritance and how it is administered can pose challenges and...
by mikelins | Jun 10, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
When a person dies in Florida, a decision needs to be made whether to bury or cremate their remains. The decision is important, having both personal and financial implications. This blog will discuss some of the legal considerations that come into play when someone...
On behalf of Lins Law Group, P.A. | May 13, 2020 | Elder Law
Caring for elderly family members can quickly become an expensive problem for modern families. Elder care can cost up to $8,000 every month, and not every senior can depend on pensions or investments to cover these expenses. How is a low-income family expected to bear...
by mikelins | May 12, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
Many Florida estate plans include setting up a revocable living trust (“Trust”). One advantage of having a Trust is that it avoids assets or property having to go through probate. In order to be effective, once the Trust is executed, certain assets need to be...
by mikelins | Apr 16, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
In Florida, there are a number of benefits of establishing a Living Trust (also called a Revocable Trust). These include avoiding probate and maintaining privacy. Another important benefit is the ability to control how and when the assets which you own are distributed...
by mikelins | Apr 9, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
A Durable Power of Attorney (“DPOA”) is an essential estate planning document in Florida. Having one allows you to appoint an agent who can act on your behalf on personal, business, and financial matters. This instrument can be especially important for persons who are...
On behalf of Lins Law Group, P.A. | Apr 2, 2020 | Elder Law
Every individual deserves a living environment that provides them with safety and a sense of dignity. There is no exception to this rule when it comes to residents of Florida nursing homes. Unfortunately, stories of neglect and abuse are all too common in facilities...
by mikelins | Apr 2, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
In our estate planning practice, we often have clients come in who set up their estate planning documents many years—or even decades—ago. Whether it is a Last Will and Testament, a Trust, a Living Will, a Healthcare Power of Attorney, or a Durable Power of Attorney,...
by mikelins | Mar 20, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Over the last several weeks, everyone has been impacted by the Corona virus (also called COVID-19). Most people have been in some degree of social distancing or isolation. Businesses have slowed or closed altogether. Healthcare providers are doing the best they can...
