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...
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...
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...
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...
Parents who split up still have to work together to make sure that their children still have the care they need. Co-parenting is one model for doing this. It enables both parents to be very involved with their children regularly. They become a team that shares the...
Most people hope to avoid living in a nursing home when they get older, but it is a necessity for many. Requiring around-the-clock care because of medical conditions and even simple mobility restrictions often means that people eventually give up their independent...
If you pass on and leave a will dictating how you would like your estate to be distributed, someone has to deposit the will and probate. Probate is a court process that approves the will and makes sure that your wishes are carried out. However, it is sometimes best...
Getting divorced can be excruciating. One of the most heart-wrenching aspects can be the moment when you have to break the news of your impending split to your young kids. They may already sense that something is badly amiss at home, especially if the two of you have...
Family-owned homes are fertile ground for conflicts and disputes during the property division stage of a Florida divorce. In many cases, each spouse wants to keep and live in the home after the divorce. Other times, one spouse wants to sell the house while the other...
When two people are unmarried when a child is born, they will need to establish who the child's legal father is. Officially establishing paternity is an important step in helping the child learn about their roots and ensuring that they get the support they need. It...
