by Carol Grant | Feb 27, 2024 | Estate Planning, Probate
As an estate planning attorney in a probate law firm in Miami-Dade county, I’ve witnessed many parents consider adding a child to the deed of their home with good intentions. They often view this as a simple strategy to ensure that their property seamlessly...
by Carol Grant | Feb 2, 2024 | Estate Planning
When a loved one passes away and leaves behind an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), understanding Florida inheritance laws becomes critical for beneficiaries. Whether you’re dealing with a traditional IRA or Roth IRA in Florida, the rules surrounding...
by Carol Grant | Jan 10, 2024 | Estate Planning
It’s often a matter of debate. Can a minor be named as a beneficiary in Florida? Often, the answer is no. The significant exception to the rule of not naming a minor as a beneficiary is trusts: you can name a legal minor as the beneficiary of a trust. That’s...
by Carol Grant | Jan 1, 2024 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship
No one likes to think of themselves as being older and vulnerable. However, for one Florida man, a medical crisis and the lack of family nearby led to a terrible series of events. The article’s title, from The Washington Post, sums it up: “The retired pilot went...
by Carol Grant | Nov 20, 2023 | Estate Planning, News
Imagine waking up one day unable to recognize your own children. Your bank accounts are frozen. Your family is arguing in a courtroom about who should make decisions for you. This isn’t a nightmare scenario, it’s what happens when Alzheimer’s disease...
