Domestic Asset Protection Trusts

February 1, 2019 - Joshua K. Crawford

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts are spreading to more jurisdictions. However, their protections may be waning. Read on to learn more about Domestic Asset Protection Trusts.... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

What Is the Difference between SSI and SSDI?

January 30, 2019 - Joshua K. Crawford

Very few of us can get by for very long without regular income. While we may try to save for... Read More

Elder Law

What Happens to My Spouse If I Need to Qualify for Medicaid?

January 15, 2019 - Joshua K. Crawford

At some point during your “Golden Years,” you may find that you need to qualify for Medicaid to help cover... Read More

Medicaid

Wills, Trusts, and Estates — A Beginner’s Guide

January 10, 2019 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you are new to the concept of estate planning, the entire process probably seems a little overwhelming. The components... Read More

Estate Planning

What Is a Domestic Asset Protection Trust?

January 4, 2019 - Joshua K. Crawford

Asset protection is an essential estate planning goal for anyone with a moderate to wealthy estate. Fortunately, there are numerous... Read More

asset protection

Selecting an Agent

January 1, 2019 - Joshua K. Crawford

Choosing the right Agent under a Power of Attorney is one of the most important choices. This article discusses the qualities of an ideal Agent and qualities to...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Turning the Page on 2018 and Looking Forward to 2019

January 1, 2019 - Joshua K. Crawford

As we turn the page and bid farewell to 2018, we look forward to 2019. This article summarizes the major changes for 2019, both in the tax area...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

How Do I Modify a Revocable Living Trust?

December 19, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Given the frequency with which trusts are included in an estate plan, there is a very good chance that your... Read More

living trusts

What Is a Revocable Living Trust?

December 12, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

For the uninitiated, the prospect of creating an estate plan can be intimidating. Most of the concepts, tools, strategies, and... Read More

Trust Establishment Process in Florida

When Should I Review My Estate Plan?

December 6, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you have a comprehensive estate plan in place, you are ahead of over half of all Americans. While you... Read More

Estate Planning

Conservatorship vs. Guardianship

December 5, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

At some point in your life, you may be faced with the deteriorating mental capacity of a parent or other... Read More

Guardians in Florida

How Are Trusts Taxed?

December 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Trusts are useful vehicles both during life and after death. This article examines how trusts are income taxed. Grantor trusts are taxed to the grantor, regardless of whether...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education