Ryan J. Smollar3 hours ago5 minIs Inheritance Taxed in Florida?Another common question: is inheritance taxed in Florida? Read on here.
Ryan J. Smollar6 days ago5 minWhat is Legacy Law?A question we get, as an estate planning firm, is: what is legacy law? Find out here.
Ryan J. SmollarMay 55 minYour Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning in FloridaThe ultimate guide you need for estate planning in Florida. For anything else related to elder law, go to elderlawfl.com
Ryan J. SmollarApr 275 minWhat is an Attested Will in Florida?For those who are considering making a will in Florida, it is important to understand that there are some rules that one has to follow....
Ryan J. SmollarApr 155 minShould I Include My House in My Will?When people make a will, the tendency is to list all their assets so that everything will be covered for the beneficiaries after the...
Ryan J. SmollarApr 135 minHow to Do a Simple Will in FloridaBefore one learns how to create a simple will in Florida, it is important to know Florida’s laws regarding wills. The sunshine state has...
Ryan J. SmollarApr 85 minDo All Florida Residents Have to Have Florida Wills?While many people in Florida create a will, not everyone does. After all, it has been estimated that more than half of all Americans do...
Ryan J. SmollarApr 66 minCan I Use a Simple Will in Florida?In Florida, there are several types of wills and one of them is called the “simple will.” The simple will is where the testator...
Ryan J. SmollarMar 155 minWhat Happens if a Will is not Filed in Florida?Filing a will is not the same as going through the probate process. The court can always appoint an executor for the probate process if...
Ryan J. SmollarMar 104 minWhat are the Types of WIlls in Florida?One of the most important documents for estate planning is the will. It is this document that will govern what happens to your estate...
Ryan J. SmollarMar 45 minIs a Handwritten Will Legal in Florida?A handwritten will is often referred to as a holographic will. The person writing the will (testator) writes down all his/her assets on a...
Ryan J. SmollarMar 33 minHow to File a Will in FloridaAfter death, the executor or the personal representative of the decedent must file or register the original will with the local county...
Ryan J. SmollarFeb 245 minWhat Does it Cost to Make a will in Florida?Many people put off making a will because no one wants to think about dying. It is, however, a fact of life, and the older we get, the...
Ryan J. SmollarFeb 155 minFlorida Law Will RequirementsMaking the decision to create a Florida Last Will and Testament that is designed to benefit your survivors is not a happy matter to...
Ryan J. SmollarFeb 115 minDoes a will Need to be Recorded in Florida?Most people do not discuss their finances or the contents of their will, even with family members. The will is usually a private document...
Ryan J. SmollarFeb 96 minDoes a will Need to be Notarized in Florida?Making a will is the best plan to have your assets distributed per your wishes.
Ryan J. SmollarJan 274 minHow an Elder Care Medicaid Attorney Can Help YouLife can be very unpredictable, even more so as you age. One day, you may be perfectly healthy and the next day, you could have a major...
Ryan J. SmollarJan 205 minWhat Is the Income Limit for Medicaid in Florida?Florida Medicaid funds a number of programs for seniors who may need long-term care, assisted living, or nursing home care. All the...
Ryan J. SmollarJan 195 minWhat You Need to Know About the Waitlist for Florida Medicaid EnrollmentThe Sunshine State has a population of roughly 21.5 million, and, of these, 22 percent are seniors over the age of 65. Of the roughly 4...
Ryan J. SmollarJan 115 minWhen do I Need a Medicaid Planning Lawyer?There are about 54 million seniors in the United States and, of these, a significant number of them will need long-term care either at...