Creating an estate plan is a crucial step in ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your loved ones are taken care of after your passing. It’s essential to work with an experienced estate planning attorney to develop a comprehensive plan that covers all the necessary factors. In this article, …
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Divorce is a challenging and emotionally draining process for all parties involved, especially children. The legal and emotional aspects of divorce can be overwhelming, making it crucial to approach the situation with care and sensitivity. In divorce mediation, the language and words used during the negotiation process play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome. …
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Our office will be closed on September 4th to celebrate Labor Day. We will be happy and ready to meet you on the 5th, if you need us! History of Labor Day The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the …
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In child custody cases, one important figure to know is the guardian ad litem (GAL). The term “guardian ad litem” means “guardian of the case.” The court appoints a GAL to represent the best interests of the child or children involved in the case. While the specific duties and qualifications of a GAL may vary …
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How We Helped… Santiago works for the United States Army National Guard and didn’t connect with his first name given to him at birth. He reached out to our office to legally change his first name to a name that he resonated with him better. Santiago’s name was changed in less than two months and …
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How We Helped… Nichelle came to our office requesting help with minor name changes for her twin sons. Their last name was hyphenated with both their father and mother’s maiden last name. Their birth father was not present in their lives and Nichelle felt as though it would be better for her sons to grow …
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How We Helped… Chantal has been living in the United States since 2014, after moving to Florida from her country of birth, Jamaica. It is common for those born in the Caribbean to experience issues regarding the spelling of their name due to their birth certificates originally being recorded in pencil. Because of this, Chantal’s …
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How We Helped… Clay was born in Vietnam but moved to Miami to attend college. He was happy that his name given at birth, “Gun”, served him well in his country of birth but felt as though it didn’t translate the way he hoped it would within the community that he found himself in after …
Estate planning is a critical aspect of financial planning that should not be ignored by anyone, regardless of their net worth or age. It is the process of creating a plan that will manage and distribute your assets upon your death or incapacitation. Estate planning involves taking inventory of your assets, liabilities, and beneficiaries, and …
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In the process of divorce, dividing both property and debt is a crucial aspect that can have a significant impact on your future financial well-being. While many people primarily focus on dividing assets, such as real estate and investments, the division of debt can be just as important, if not more so. In this comprehensive …
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