Recent Blog Posts
Probate & Partition Actions
When an estate consists of only cash, dividing it between beneficiaries is easy. Unfortunately, most people have other assets which cannot be so neatly divided. In particular, cars and real estate cannot be cut in half; instead, they usually need to be sold. Florida probate law provides for something called a partition action. This… Read More »
Using Payable on Death Accounts as an Estate Planning Tool
One concern that crops up with estate planning is providing immediate cash to your loved ones when you die. Although they might inherit the bulk of your estate in probate, the reality is that probate can be a lengthy process. Your spouse or children could be waiting months—possibly longer—before receiving any money. There are… Read More »
How Can You Revoke a Will in Florida?
Life rarely stands still, and many people realize at some point that their current last will and testament does not work for them. For this reason, they want to revoke it. Under Florida law, you can revoke a will using different techniques. However, once you revoke a will, you need to carefully consider what… Read More »
What is the Florida Elective Share Law?
Generally, Florida law allows people to disinherit family members, such as their children and grandchildren. However, there is a big exception when it comes to your spouse. Historically, our state was afraid that many women who had been fully dependent on their husbands would be unable to support themselves on their husband’s death. To… Read More »
Can You Serve as a Guardian in Florida?
At Millhorn Law Firm, our lawyers meet regularly with men and women who want to serve as a guardian for a spouse or elderly relative. Guardianship allows someone to take over the daily affairs of someone who is incapacitated. For example, a loved one could have Alzheimer’s and no longer be capable of paying… Read More »
Government Prosecutes Home Health Aide for Financial Abuse
Financial abuse of the elderly does not receive the same news attention as physical abuse or neglect. However, seniors lose billions each year to financial scams, including identity theft and fraud. Sometimes they are exploited by family members, health care aides, or nursing home staff and administrators. Fortunately, the federal government has recently shown… Read More »
How to Include Grandchildren in Estate Plans
There are many reasons to include grandchildren in an estate plan. For one, you might be afraid that if you only leave assets to your children, they will use them all and leave nothing for your grandkids to inherit. For another, you might want your grandchildren to enjoy the fruits of their inheritance while… Read More »
Can You Amend an Irrevocable Trust?
Irrevocable trusts are an important estate planning tool. Many of our clients realize immediate tax savings by moving assets into an irrevocable trust. However, these trusts have certain disadvantages, one of which is trying to make changes to it. At Millhorn Elder Law Planning Group, our estate planning attorneys meet with many clients who… Read More »
Is a Parent or Elder Relative Being Neglected?
Many of our neighbors visited family during the holidays, including their elder relatives. If you do not see family regularly, you might be shocked at the differences you observe after being away for a year. Naturally, many people are concerned for their loved one’s wellbeing, and they often reach out to elder law attorneys… Read More »
Protecting against Medical Identity Theft
When people talk about identity theft, they often mention how thieves steal a person’s Social Security Number to open a credit card or obtain a personal loan. However, medical identity theft is also a serious problem. At Millhorn Elder Law Planning Group, our estate planning attorneys recommend that our neighbors here in The Villages… Read More »
