Category Archives: Estate Planning
Did Aretha Franklin Leave a Will?
The Queen of Soul died way back in August 2018, but her estate is still being probated. The issue? We aren’t entirely sure whether Aretha Franklin left a valid will to dispose of her property. According to Yahoo, Franklin actually had three wills in existence at the time of death. Her family apparently believed… Read More »
Estate Planning and Your Small Business
You’ve worked hard to build your business, and the thought of leaving it to someone else could fill you with terror. However, failing to make plans for your succession could be disastrous. After your death, the business you worked so hard to grow could fall into the wrong hands and end up dissolving before… Read More »
Financial Planner Who Scammed Elderly is Sent to Prison
Some good news this week. Readers of our blog know that we frequently warn our readers to be on high alert for scams that target seniors. Many of these scams are perpetrated by fraudsters who prey on the elderly and get them to think that the scammer only has their best interest at heart…. Read More »
Should You Put Your Child’s Name on Your Checking Account?
As we age, many people find it harder to keep track of paying their bills and need assistance help so that they don’t forget anything. If you have children, then they are natural sources of support and can help make sure you pay all your bills in a timely manner. But should you put… Read More »
What are the Best Apps for Seniors?
Increasingly, those over age 65 are using smartphones and iPads, just like their younger peers. According to Pew, a little over 4 in 10 seniors have smartphones, but what are the best apps for them to have? Instead of being a distraction, apps can make life easier for seniors. Below, we list 7 of… Read More »
Should a Senior Continue Driving?
It’s a question everyone must ask of their elderly parents: when is it time to stop driving? Unfortunately, few seniors want to give up the freedom of being able to go wherever they want when they want, even if they increasingly are a risk to themselves and others. With the population aging, this is… Read More »
FAQ about Guardianship in Florida
As our loved ones age, they might encounter difficulty making decisions for themselves. Often, elderly begin to show signs of dementia or other cognitive impairments that make it hard to be independent. As experienced elder law attorneys, we have helped many people obtain guardianship over an elderly relative. In Florida, people seek guardianship for… Read More »
Senior Living Trends
The population over 65 continues to grow, and it should be no surprise that seniors need different living arrangements than younger people. As the senior population has increased over the past decades, senior housing options have grown up alongside. Although many people will continue to live independently or with their families, others want to… Read More »
Changes to Social Security in 2019
The Social Security Administration pays out retirement benefits to tens of millions of Americans. Even more workers pay taxes into the system every pay period. As a large government program, Social Security is difficult to administer, and it is always changing in small ways. Things are no different in the new year. Below are… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Living Will and a DNR?
Residents at The Villages who are engaged in estate planning are probably determining what medical advance directives they need. Two popular ones are living wills and do not resuscitate orders, called DNRs. On the surface, they appear similar, but they are actually very different. You might find that you only need one or the… Read More »
