Have you considered how families today come in all shapes and sizes? Many LGBTQ+ families may need estate plans that take a variety of factors into account, as each state may have different rules about intestate inheritance, guardianship for minor children, and what types of relationships outside of civil marriage are legally recognized. Let us… Read more »
You may already know to update your driver’s license, voter registration, and primary care physician after a move to a new state. Have you remembered to update your estate plan as well? While your existing estate plan is probably still valid in your new state, it may not have the same effect as it would… Read more »
Have you ever heard of a SLAT? A Spousal Lifetime Access Trust, more commonly referred to as a “SLAT,” is an estate planning tool that allows you to remove up to $11.6 million from your estate and place it in an irrevocable trust for your spouse, which your spouse can then use and access during… Read more »
Do you find it unbelievable that 2021 has finally arrived? As we continue to live in the heart of a digital era, people may be realizing the far reaching implications this can have on their lives and plans, estate planning included. Have you created an estate plan, which includes your digital assets? Let us go… Read more »
Most New Year’s resolutions may involve creating good habits or nixing bad habits. Maybe you choose to give up snacking past 8:00pm. Maybe you resolve to eat healthier foods or exercise more frequently. One resolution that may not be very common, but should be, is to work with an experienced estate planning attorney to create… Read more »
Did you know that the 13th of January is Make Your Dream Come True Day? Celebrated the same day annually, this day is meant to provide people with an explicit opportunity to realize dreams and goals. In honor of Make Your Dream Come True Day, let us reflect on our vision for the future and… Read more »
Did you know having a proper estate plan in place can be one of the best ways to make sure that your assets and family are protected when you are gone and your wishes are known and carried out? How do you go about choosing an estate planning attorney to help? We know you may… Read more »
There comes a time when you will need to be certain that your parents’ estate plan is current and no revisions are necessary. This event may arise because one or both of your parents have recently sustained a major illness that has or could become life-threatening. Hopefully, you have communicated with your parents to understand… Read more »
A “Gray Divorce” occurs when an older couple ends their marriage late in life. There could be a number of reasons for doing so, but in almost every case the fallout of the broken relationship can be devastating, and not just for the elder couple, but for everyone involved. Adult children, for example, may find… Read more »
As difficult as it can be to think about the end of your life, have you ever considered how challenging it would be for your loved ones to make medical decisions on your behalf with no clear guidelines? Have you ever thought about who you would want to make important end-of-life care decisions for… Read more »
Beth A. Prather, PA, and the team are happy to have you visiting our website. As of September 1, 2021, our practice has joined with Green Schoenfeld & Kyle LLP and continues to be able to provide robust services to our clients and our local community. We look forward to working with you. You may still call our office phone number at 239-208-3050 to reach Attorney Beth A. Prather or any of our team members. We are meeting with clients in whatever way they are most comfortable, including in-person appointments at 1380 Royal Palm Square Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33919.