by Monique | Jan 6, 2021 | Estate Planning, Estate Planning for Parents, Transferring Wealth to the Next Generation
According to the CDC, approximately 46% of children in Florida are born to unwed mothers. In Florida, a child born out of wedlock may face problems inheriting from their biological father’s estate when their father passes away. Even if the child had a great...
by Monique | Dec 9, 2020 | Estate Planning, Firm News
The law office of Lavender Greenberg has implemented new estate planning signing procedures to ensure the safety of our clients and staff. Some of the safety measures in place include the following: Avoiding close contact – The CDC recommends individuals...
by Monique | Nov 25, 2020 | Avoiding Probate, Estate Planning, Estate Planning for Parents, Probate, Transferring Wealth to the Next Generation
An enhanced life estate deed, also known as a ladybird deed, is an effective way to transfer real property on the death of the owner without going through probate or using a revocable trust. This allows a property owner to retain lifetime ownership of their...
by Monique | Jul 1, 2020 | Estate Planning for Parents
Traveling and working parents may wish to nominate a responsible individual to make medical decisions for their minor children if the parents cannot be reached. It is important for parents to make this determination before leaving their child with a caregiver. If a...
by Monique | Jun 24, 2020 | Avoiding Probate, Estate Planning, Probate, Transferring Wealth to the Next Generation
Florida homeowners may not realize the Florida Constitution imposes certain rights and restrictions on their homestead property. Although there are specific requirements for a home to be considered a person’s “homestead,” generally it is an owner’s permanent...
