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How can you plan for medical care if you become incapacitated

WebPlanning for the unexpected, especially regarding your health, is a thoughtful and responsible action. It ensures that your preferences for medical care are known and …

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Get to know Florida’s designation of health care surrogate form

WebIn many states, there is a document called a health care power of attorney. This document gives an agent the power to make medical decisions for someone who is …

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Is a Person Serving as Agent Under a Durable Power of Attorney …

WebA Durable Power of Attorney (“DPOA”) is a legal instrument in which a principal can designate a person as agent to act for the principal. Most DPOAs give the …

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Crossing the line–When a Power of Attorney agent goes too far

WebA 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 …

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Can you name two people to act as co-agents under your Florida …

WebAs an estate planning lawyer, I always recommend that clients have both a Power of Attorney for Healthcare and a Durable Power of Attorney for non-medical …

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Medicaid Claim Against A Deceased Person’s Estate

WebMany times, those benefits were as a result of Medicaid paying for the deceased person’s long term care in their final years. Florida’s implementation of …

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Consecutive or Co-Agents: Naming Multiple Persons to Act in a …

WebAn essential document in any Florida estate plan should include a Durable Power of Attorney (“DPOA”). This document allows a person to designate another …

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Appointment of an Emergency Temporary Guardian in Florida

WebThere is an interim remedy that can be implemented. This is accomplished by asking the court to appoint an Emergency Temporary Guardian (“ETG”). This allows the …

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Can Medicaid cover elder care expenses

WebCaring 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 …

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How does Subrogation Work in a Florida Injury Case

WebIn simplest terms, subrogation means that one person or party “stands in the shoes” of another as far as right to assert a claim. In the personal injury context, when …

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Controlled Distribution Using a Living Trust Lins Law Group, P.A.

WebIn Florida, there are a number of benefits of establishing a Living Trust (also called a Revocable Trust). These include avoiding probate and maintaining privacy. …

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What are the signs of financial elder abuse

WebElder laws are in place to protect the health and financial well-being of the older population in Florida and other states throughout the nation. Since those in their …

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What is a Plenary Guardian in Florida

WebUnder Florida law, there are several different kinds of Guardian that can be appointed by a court. Section 744.102 (9), Fla. Stat. defines a “Guardian” as a person …

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What is a “HEMS” provision in a revocable living trust

WebOften in that type of distribution plan, the Trust will give the Trustee authority to make distributions based on “HEMS”. This stands for “health, education, …

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Adult Child with a Disability

WebThe Petition must be filed by an adult who is a resident of Florida. The required Petition must be verified (signed under oath) and must contain the matters set …

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Parental Responsibility in a Florida Divorce Lins Law Group, P.A.

Web1. Describe in adequate detail how the parents will share and be responsible for the daily tasks associated with the upbringing of the child; 2. Include the time-sharing …

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Cremation and Florida Estate Planning Lins Law Group, P.A.

WebWhen 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 …

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Protecting a Beneficiary who has a Substance Abuse Problem

WebIn 2018, there were over 60,000 deaths caused by drug abuse. With drug abuse comes broken lives, health issues, and in the worst cases, death by overdose. …

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Limitations on Minor Children Inheriting Directly in Florida

WebIn Florida, if a minor is to receive an aggregate amount less than $15,000, then the parents can receive the assets or money for the child. If a minor is to receive an …

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