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Five Florida Estate Planning Mistakes That Cost Families Money
A trust can be signed, notarized, and filed away, and the family can still end up in probate court. John...
Avoiding the Five Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes: Real Stories from Central Florida
Key Takeaways Most estate planning mistakes don’t announce themselves. They hide in documents that look fine, feel finished, and sit...
How Long Florida Probate Takes, and What Drives the Cost
After a parent dies, most families ask the same two questions: how long will probate take, and what will it...
How Long Does Probate Really Take in Florida?
Key Takeaways “How long is this going to take, and how much is it going to cost?” Those are the...
The 5-Year Medicaid Look-Back: What It Really Means
Key Takeaways If you’ve done any research on Medicaid, you’ve probably come across the term “five-year look-back.” You may have...
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Gizmo’s Legacy: Why Every Beloved Pet Deserves a Plan
By John T. Marshall, Esq., and Patti Marshall This is not the article we expected to write this month. On...
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The Hidden Cost of Generosity: Medicaid’s Five Year Lookback
Every state runs its own Medicaid program under federal guidelines, which means the rules that applied in Michigan or Ohio...
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Can Medicaid Really Take Your House?
Key Takeaways If you’ve ever wondered whether Medicaid can force the sale of your home to pay for nursing care,...
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Florida Medicaid and Your Home: The Homestead Exemption Explained
A house worth $800,000 does not have to be sold to qualify for Medicaid in Florida. That single fact surprises...
Will or Trust: Why the Choice Depends on More Than a Form
A last will and testament feels like the obvious starting point for estate planning. It is not the only option,...