Is it time to update your Florida estate planning? We are frequently asked this question by our clients, friends and neighbors in our community. Although this is a personal choice, there are questions we can ask ourselves to best determine if it is time to update our estate plan. Whenever there is a significant… Read more »
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Salute to the Military
Kathy Schwarzhoff of Beth A. Prather at Lee Health’s “Salute to the Military ” on Nov. 4. Military personnel and families attended the event in their honor at First Christian Church in Fort Myers.
Teddy Bear Day at Heartland
P&S Staff showing off their bundles of love! Heartland staff participated in giving each resident in their Thalia community a stuffed animal! Mike Skaggs of Heartland and Kathy Schwarzhoff of Beth A. Prather having a fun moment with a musical bear!
National Senior Citizen’s Day 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017 is National Senior Citizen’s Day! This may make some people think of white hair and wheel chairs but we know better. We get to work with some pretty amazing seniors at Beth A. Prather, P. A., and many of them can run circles around people half their age. In anticipation of… Read more »
Do Pets Look Like Their Owners?
We recently stumbled across an article by David Robson from BBC Future entitled, “Dogs look like their owners-it’s scientific fact.” Well we’ve decided to test that theory for ourselves and we need your help! In July, Beth A. Prather, P. A. is having a contest to see if you can match the staff person… Read more »
Thank You Governor Rick Scott!
Despite a push by a business called Willing and Passage in the Florida Senate by a 34-0 vote, a bad bill just got vetoed! Kudos to our governor for looking out for Florida seniors on this issue. Elder Law Attorneys around Florida worked hard this legislative session to voice our opposition to the Florida Electronic… Read more »
Be Prepared This Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season is upon us, having officially begun June 1, 2017. The six-month season runs through November, and unfortunately has been forecast to be more active this year than the historical average. The nature of hurricanes and their path of impact is generally hard to predict, so the best course of action is to… Read more »
Reporting Elder Abuse
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Florida is fast approaching on June 15, 2017. Please help us to spread awareness, and be mindful of your loved ones’ care. If you suspect the abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, you can and should report it to The Florida Abuse Hotline by calling 1-800-962-2873. The… Read more »
Florida Homestead Property: Extra Bang for your Buck
Being a resident of the Sunshine State gets you more than just good weather. In addition to no state income or estate tax, Floridians get the added benefit of creditor protection on their home if they own the home in which they live. Article X, Section 4 of Florida’s Constitution says that your home is… Read more »
Your Initial Makes It Official
Florida Statute § 709.2202 means the agent you name in a Durable Power of Attorney document lacks authority to take the following actions on your behalf unless you signed or placed your initials next to the authorizing paragraph: 1. Create an inter vivos trust; 2. With respect to a trust created by or on behalf… Read more »
