by Victoria S. Jones, Esq. | Aug 21, 2023 | Education, Estate Planning, Last Will and Testament
What happens to your car, jewelry, furniture, collectibles, etc… after you pass away? Your stuff is what we call in the legal world, your tangible personal property. Usually your Will dictates what happens to your tangible personal property when you pass away....
by Victoria S. Jones, Esq. | Aug 7, 2023 | Education, Estate Planning
Headaches of Hurricane Season It’s that time of year again. Everyone holds their breaths and hopes for an inactive hurricane season. It’s important to be prepared for a storm that may come through. This includes long term planning – such as making sure to have a good...
by Victoria S. Jones, Esq. | Jul 24, 2023 | Formal Administration, Probate
In Florida there are a lot of factors that goes into how long it takes to probate an estate, but it’s probably one of my most frequently asked questions I get. First Steps At minimum, it takes about 1-2 weeks after someone passes away to get a death certificate....
by Victoria S. Jones, Esq. | Jul 10, 2023 | Education
Summer, especially in Florida, is a great time to leave the heat and humidity behind and travel to (hopefully) places with a little cooler weather. Before traveling, I do recommend to send a copy of your health care surrogate and living will to your surrogates and...
by Victoria S. Jones, Esq. | Jun 26, 2023 | Education, Medicaid Planning
So often long time clients face unforeseen circumstances and can no longer live on their own. However, if a client has to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home, their assets can be quickly depleted paying for these facilities. Luckily, Medicaid is a...
