Although your estate plan may start out focusing entirely on the distribution of your estate assets, you will likely find that that your estate planning goals expand as your plan grows. One aspect of estate planning that may become important to you is avoiding probate. A Vero Beach probate lawyer at Kulas Law Group explains how it’s possible to decrease your estate’s exposure to probate through … [Read more...]
Is It Time to Consider Guardianship?
If you have a parent who is deteriorating physically and/or mentally, you may be forced to make the difficult decision to petition for guardianship over your parent. You may feel as though you are taking away your parent’s independence and autonomy; however, keep in mind that failing to intervene could result in your parent suffering a serious injury and/or falling prey to unscrupulous scam … [Read more...]
Will Medicaid Pay a Family Member to Care for Me in Florida?
If you are a senior who is struggling with the physical and/or mental deterioration that comes along with the natural aging process you may reach a point where it becomes unsafe for you to care for yourself without help. Understandably, however, you do not want to leave your home and move to a long-term care facility. By the same token, you don’t like the idea of someone you don’t know caring for … [Read more...]
Why Should I Include Funeral Planning in My Estate Plan?
No one wants to dwell on the fact their own mortality. Why then, would you want to create your own funeral plan? There are actually several very good reasons why you should consider doing so. Toward that end, a Vero Beach estate planning attorney at Kulas Law Group explains why it is in your best interest to include funeral planning in your overall estate plan. The Cost of Dying Is High Thinking … [Read more...]
Planning for the Unexpected
It’s important to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, your state law dictates who gets your property and makes decisions for you. Read on to learn more about the prevalence of unexpected deaths and an example of what can happen without planning.Planning for the Unexpected … [Read more...]
Planning for Education Expenses
Planning is important when providing for your children or grandchildren. But planning for their education has special importance and may have special advantages. This article looks at how a trust can be used to provide for your child or grandchild’s education.Planning for Education Expenses … [Read more...]
Planning for Special Needs Children
Planning is important when providing for any of your children. But planning is even more important for special needs children. Without proper planning, an inheritance can jeopardize a special needs child’s needs-based benefits, such as SSI or Medicaid. Read on to learn more about planning for special needs children.Planning for Special Needs Children … [Read more...]
Estate Planning for LGBTQ Couples
Having at least a basic estate plan in place should be a goal for every adult. If you are part of an LGBTQ couple, the need for estate planning is heightened as are the benefits you will enjoy from having a plan in place. To ensure that you understand the importance of estate planning, a Vero Beach estate planning attorney at Kulas Law Group discusses the continued need for LGBTQ estate … [Read more...]
Who Should I Appoint As My Executor?
Although people often fail to realize it, one of the most important decision you will make when creating your Last Will and Testament is deciding who to appoint as your Executor. To help you choose the right person for the job, a Vero Beach estate planning attorney at Kulas Law Group discusses the role of an Executor. Probate Basics Over the course of a lifetime, almost everyone acquires assets … [Read more...]
How Do I Make Changes to My Revocable Living Trust?
Creating an initial estate plan is a crucial first step in protecting yourself, your assets, and your loved ones. Estate planning, however, is not something that is every truly “finished.” Over the course of your lifetime you will probably make numerous changes to your initial estate plan. For example, you may want to modify a revocable living trust you have in place. A Port St. Lucie revocable … [Read more...]
