5 Florida Medicaid Planning Mistakes to Avoid

May 20, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

Medicaid offers an essential financial lifeline to seniors in Florida who need assistance covering the steep costs of long-term care;... Read More

Medicaid Planning

How an Estate Plan Helps Protect Generational Wealth

May 15, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

In the coming decades, the United States will experience an unprecedented transfer of wealth. An estimated $124 trillion is expected... Read More

Estate Planning

Why You Should Include a Funeral Plan in Your Florida Estate Plan

May 13, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

Although few people want to spend much time thinking about their own death, the reality is that end-of-life planning, including... Read More

Funeral Planning

Is an Asset Protection Trust Right for Your Florida Estate Plan?

May 8, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

Safeguarding your assets is just as important as building them when it comes to creating a strong financial and estate... Read More

asset protection

Estate Planning for a Widowed Parent

May 6, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

Every parent needs an estate plan, but for a widowed parent, the responsibility is often greater. Without a co-parent to... Read More

Estate Planning

How to Prevent Caregiver Financial Abuse of the Elderly in Florida

May 1, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

As individuals grow older, they often encounter physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges that require them to rely on others for... Read More

Elder Law

Will My Florida Inheritance Be Taxed?

April 29, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

When a loved one passes away, the reaction of loved ones is typically highly emotional. Shortly thereafter, however, the practical... Read More

inheritance planning

How Does a Payable on Death (POD) Account Fit into My Florida Estate Plan?

April 24, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

A Payable on Death (POD) account is a straightforward yet valuable tool that can help simplify the distribution of your... Read More

Pay on Death

Florida’s Proposed “Granny Cam” Bill Could Change Oversight in Long-Term Care Facilities

April 22, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

Sadly, instances of elder abuse in long-term care facilities continue to rise across the nation. In response to growing concern... Read More

Long Term Care

Why Estate Planning Is Crucial If Your Spouse Is Not a U.S. Citizen

April 17, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

As global connectivity increases, marriages between individuals of different nationalities are becoming more prevalent in the United States. While having... Read More

Estate Planning

How Much Discretion Should a Trustee Have in a Florida Trust?

April 15, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

Incorporating a trust into your estate plan can be one of the most effective ways to protect and manage your... Read More

Trust

Can I Access Trust Assets in Florida?

April 10, 2025 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you are contemplating the addition of a trust into your estate plan for the first time, you likely have... Read More

Trust