Florida Medicaid planning is a critical issue for the aging population in Florida. Planning for long-term medical care costs is not as simple as it may sound due to the exponentially rising cost of long-term medical care for seniors. At an average cost range of at least $5,000 per month, life savings can be wiped […]
For many families, the month of August signifies summer coming to an end and the kids going back return to school. Checklists are made for open house, school clothes shopping, school supplies, and physicals. One item that is often overlooked, but equally important, is making sure to have the proper paperwork on hand to receive […]
Buying and selling property is a major life event. Will your real estate agent advise you to hire a real estate attorney? Most likely the answer is no. While Florida law may not require that an attorney is hired to complete a real estate closing, there are several benefits you receive when you bypass a […]
For Medicaid applicants and families, losing their home is perhaps their biggest fear. Will they be forced to sell their home if their loved one goes on Medicaid? Will the proceeds go to the nursing home? If there is a well spouse, where will he/she go? And, what happens to the home after the applicant […]
Living (Revocable) trusts are useful estate planning tools, and they have an important place in many people’s estate plans. If you find any one of the following benefits appealing, then a living trust may be appropriate for you. Benefit #1: No Probate. When a person dies, most properties pass either under a person’s Will or […]
Por Lic. Jennifer Bondy Kissimmee, FL – Cuando esté listo para comprar su primera (segunda o tercera) casa, es importante que sepa qué esperar durante el proceso de cierre de la casa, y cómo trabajar con un abogado de bienes raíces con experiencia ayuda a mantener el proceso funcionando sin problemas y protege sus derechos […]
Por: Lic. Timothy Finkenbinder Puede encontrar casi cualquier cosa en línea en estos días y que incluya testamentos y documentos de planificación patrimonial. Puede ser muy tentador crear su testamento en línea. Es un proceso rápido, puede hacerlo desde la comodidad de su hogar, sigue siendo completamente privado y cuesta menos que consultar a un […]
Muchos estados tienen inquilinos por protección total, aunque los tipos de propiedad cubiertos y las relaciones elegibles entre los inquilinos varían de estado a estado. En la Florida, los inquilinos en su totalidad deben ser parejas casadas (ninguna otra relación califica), y la propiedad que puede protegerse incluye tanto bienes inmuebles como otros bienes personales […]
In July 2019, House Bill 207 became an effective state law in Florida, and it now provides important protections to property owners and developers, with regard to impact fees. The law is designed to create state-wide consistency for determining and exacting impact fees from property owners and developers who are seeking to start new residential […]
The strength of our firm is in our people and we want you to get to know them. Our Employee Spotlight series will highlight one employee a month. This month we’re highlighting Michelle L. Rivera, who is an Associate Attorney at Overstreet Law, P.A. Let’s meet Michelle! Tell us a bit about what you […]