Since Hulu started streaming “Framing Britney Spears,” a documentary by The New York Times, a lot of people have been asking the same question—what is a conservatorship? This article explains what Florida residents need to know. Britney Spears fans and legal analysts have been up in arms recently over what …
Read MoreEstate Planning for Blended Families: What You Absolutely Must Know
Not every attorney knows how to handle estate planning for blended families. As estate planning specialists, Casal & Moreno understands the complexities that blended families are up against. Here’s what you need to know. Families come in all shapes and sizes, so it only makes sense that estate planning should …
Read MoreWhat to Know When Selling Your Parents’ Home After They Pass Away
Selling your parents’ home after they pass away can be a long and draining process. If you know what to expect, however, it does not have to be an impossible ordeal. Losing your parents is always difficult, and to add stress to an already emotional situation, you have to deal …
Read MoreEstate Planning Strategies for Non-U.S. Citizens 101
If you are interested in learning some estate planning strategies for non-U.S. citizens, this article is an excellent place to start. Use these basic rules to decide how to begin estate planning today. For non-U.S. citizens and spouses of non-U.S. citizens, estate planning can be a confusing ordeal. For one …
Read MoreAre Your Beneficiary Designations Up to Date? Your Loved Ones Will Thank You
Think that a will or a trust is enough to keep your family out of probate court after you pass? If you neglect to update your beneficiary designations, they may still have to go through the stressful process. Wills, trusts, and joint ownership are three essential estate planning tools that …
Read MorePOA in Business: Why Your Company Needs a Power of Attorney (and More) ASAP
Why is a power of attorney critical for your business? Having a POA in business can remedy a serious oversight that affects many companies every year. Your business is thriving thanks to your foresight and ability to adapt. You are probably understandably hesitant to think about what will happen to …
Read MoreKid Going to College? Here’s Why Having a Healthcare Power of Attorney Is Critical
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the country are back in session. If your child is headed off to college this fall, it’s critical—especially during this unprecedented time—to have legal protections in place so you can make decisions for your legal adult child. A healthcare power of attorney is one …
Read MoreEstate Planning for Unmarried Couples Is a Must: What You Should Do to Protect Yourselves
Estate planning for unmarried couples is just as important as it is for those who are married. In fact, it is even more essential because unmarried couples do not have the legal protections that their married counterparts do. Read on to learn how you can protect yourself. You do not …
Read MoreInheritance Lawyer: Simple Estate Planning Mistakes That Make Probate Difficult for Loved Ones
If there is one good thing to take away from end of life planning, it is that you can make life easier for your loved ones. With the help of an inheritance lawyer, you can put a plan in place that not only makes probate less difficult but also less …
Read MoreMedical Guardianship: 3 Essential Questions You Need to Ask to Protect Your Loved Ones
In recent weeks, many people have been searching for answers surrounding the topic of medical guardianship. With the anxiety of COVID-19, it is no wonder why. If you have a loved one who is in a high-risk category—for instance if they are over the age of 65 or have a …
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