Ask ten Florida homeowners what a living trust is, and you will get ten different answers, some of them shaped more by marketing than by law. Trusts are heavily promoted, sometimes to people who genuinely need them and sometimes to people who do not. At Mara Law, P.A., we believe the starting point should always […]
It is one of the most common questions we hear from clients in Ormond Beach and throughout Volusia County: do I really need a lawyer to make a will, or can I just do it myself? The honest answer is that Florida law does not require you to hire an attorney to write a will. […]
For many DeLand families, the biggest threat to a lifetime of savings is not a market downturn or a bad investment. It is the cost of long-term nursing home care. With private-pay costs at Florida nursing facilities commonly exceeding $10,000 per month, Medicaid has become an essential resource for covering long-term care. But Medicaid eligibility […]
Alimony, sometimes called spousal support, is often one of the most contested and misunderstood parts of a Florida divorce. The rules in this area of law changed substantially in 2023, and outdated assumptions, including the idea that alimony automatically lasts a lifetime, no longer reflect how Florida courts approach these cases. At Mara Law, P.A., […]
Deciding to end a marriage is rarely easy, and the legal process that follows can feel overwhelming if you do not know what to expect. At Mara Law, P.A., we guide clients throughout Daytona Beach and Volusia County through every stage of divorce, from the first filing to the final judgment. This guide walks through […]
For parents going through a separation or divorce, few decisions carry more weight than the ones made about a child’s care and upbringing. Many people still use the term “child custody,” but under Florida law, this area of family law is actually governed by rules about parental responsibility and timesharing. At Mara Law, P.A., we […]
Many individuals want to avoid probate, and therefore they create a trust and appoint a family member to handle their estate upon their death. However, many of the family members who are appointed have no idea how to handle a trust administration and fail to properly administer the estate causing anxiety on the part of […]
Government Aid for Seniors As aging adults become older, it gets harder to take care of the bills, stay healthy, and eat nutritious foods. Thankfully, government programs are available to help many elderly. While various programs can help senior citizens with tight finances, they don’t cover all seniors, and they may only cover small fractions […]
You worked hard all your life and amassed a decent estate to leave to your heirs and beneficiaries. Yet, you have some real concerns about one of your heirs. You love them dearly and want to provide for them after you’re gone. But one heir is quite ill-suited to manage their inheritance. That became evident […]
It might sound unusual, but many in Ormond Beach that get a divorce feel surprised by the strength of their emotions throughout the process. Even in marriages filled with anger and hostility, spouses often feel regretful when it ends. When unexpected feelings arise during a Florida divorce, it can affect your decision-making. If these emotions […]
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