I have a special needs child. How can I protect my child if I am not here to care for him or her myself? Parents of special needs children are well aware of the challenges that these children will face...
There have been some interesting changes to Florida’s homestead law which will make prenuptial and postnuptial agreements important for second marriages in many situations. The new rule applies to any married couple. As an example: Husband owns a home in...
Pet trusts aren’t just for quirky millionaires anymore Valerie Howell volunteers at the Miami-Dade County animal shelter, so she knows exactly Valerie Howell volunteers at the Miami-Dade County animal shelter, so she knows exactly what “Maybe a relative doesn’t know...
My law partner and I recently had a discussion as to the difficulties that can arise when trying to divide a decedent’s personal property when they pass away. We have had many cases recently dealing with this issue. It can...
I get asked the question of what makes a Power of Attorney, also knows as a POA Durable on a regular basis. First, a Power of Attorney is a document where a person ,called the Principal authorizes another person, called the Attorney-in-Fact to act on...
Katherine Naugle has recently written an article discussing why families with minor children need estate planning, which will be published in an upcoming newsletter for the Junior League of Jacksonville as well as the Jacksonville chapter of the Daughters of...
