Creating a last will and testament Florida residents can depend on, might be the single most important thing you do for your loved ones. Nobody likes thinking about death, but here’s the reality—without proper planning, your family could end up in court fighting over your wishes. Maybe you’re drafting your first will, or maybe life...
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What is pro bono legal services? Simply put, it’s free legal help from volunteer attorneys who give their time to help others. Recently, Jill A. Ginsberg of Ginsberg Shulman received the Coast to Coast Legal Pro Bono Award, and we couldn’t be more proud. She was recognized for her outstanding leadership of the Advanced Directives...
Estate planning for seniors is more critical than ever in Florida’s rapidly growing retirement community. As life expectancy increases and families become more complex, having a comprehensive plan protects your legacy and loved ones. This guide walks you through essential considerations every senior should know when planning their estate in the Sunshine State. Why Seniors...
Jill Ginsberg and David Shulman discuss advance directives and a “life plan” in Florida. ...
Finally. For those who have been following, the issue of “digital assets” is a fast developing problem in the estate planning world. Putting aside for a moment who has the right to “inherit” your assets, the bigger problem with estate planning attorneys is who has access to certain assets and online accounts when you die. Take for...
When an individual passes away, their assets and property are typically distributed to their beneficiaries through a process known as probate. In Florida, the personal representative is the individual responsible for marshalling and managing the probate estate, paying any creditors, and distributing assets to the estate’s beneficiaries. But what happens if the personal representative is...
We are excited to announce that Florida Bar Board Certified attorney and Senior Partner Jill Ginsberg has been selected as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers for 2020 in the area of Elder Law. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have...
One of the most common questions I get from people, especially the elderly, is whether they should transfer their home to their children or grandchildren now. Their thinking is that by transferring it now, it will avoid probate when they die, and also, they can avoid paying for more complicated estate planning. Of course, that’s not...