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Protecting Ourselves and Others from Theft and Exploitation

October 19, 2018
Published in Asset Protection
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Theft and exploitation of the elderly is so common as to be described as an epidemic. The purpose of this article is to explain how to protect yourself and your parents from thieves. STEPS TO PROECT YOURSELF AND YOUR PARENTS FROM EXPLOITATION 1. The first step to protect yourself…

If I Am Married, Do I Need A Will?

September 19, 2018
Published in Asset Protection, Family Law
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I would like to answer this question as – “yes. Trust me on this, you need a will even if you are married.” However, most people don’t trust lawyers, so I will explain why you need a will even if you are married. This post would be longer than anyone…

Do I Have to Spend All My Savings to Qualify for Medicaid in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility?

August 10, 2018
Published in Family Law
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Retirement savings spent on qualifying for Medicaid

The cost of long term care in Florida is on the rise, and many seniors have questions and concerns regarding their eligibility for assistance. According to a survey conducted for one of the largest long-term care insurance providers, Genworth, a private nursing home room in Florida cost $8,882 per month…

Criminals Steal $37 Billion a Year From Americas Elderly

June 2, 2018
Published in Family Law
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Every year, around 5 million older Americans are financially exploited by scammers and criminals. Additionally the elderly are susceptible to deceit by greedy or desperate family members. Sadly, this total number of victims only continues to grow. One financial estimate states that seniors lose as much as $36.5 billion…

How Well Can I Protect My Assets From Litigation?

March 29, 2018
Published in Asset Protection, Business Law, Property Law
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Let's face it: the assets you have worked long and hard to accumulate can be lost easily if they are not protected. In the end, the best offense is frequently a good defense. No matter how astute a business person you are, or how skilled you are as an investor,…

Forming an LLC for Real Estate Investments

March 10, 2018
Published in Business Law
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Pros and Cons of Forming an LLC Over the last decade, limited liability companies (LLCs) have become one of the most preferred forms of business entities through which to hold title to investment real estate properties. Prior to LLCs, real estate investors seeking limited liability protection were largely limited to…

What is Probate?

March 5, 2018
Published in Family Law
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The legal process of transferring of property upon a person's death is known as "probate." Although probate customs and laws have changed over time, the purpose has remained much the same: people formalize their intentions as to the transfer of their property at the time of their death (typically in…