Never Say Never…E-Notarization in Florida has Arrived
A notary used to be a person with a stamp physically present in front of the signors of a document. They were only able to notarize in their home state. Well, move over old-school notaries, (although you are still perfectly fine to use) because now anyone can sign and notarize documents, buy or sell real […]
How to Prepare AFTER a Hurricane
South Florida is breathing a sigh of relief as Hurricane Dorian just scraped our coastline. Most of the headaches that come with a hurricane including property damage, power outages, long lines at gas stations, limited medical supplies, etc. were avoided. Yet now comes the hard work. The only way to minimize damage from future hurricanes […]
It Takes a Village
France has begun construction on an awe-inspiring $28 million dollar “Alzheimer’s Village” as part of an experimental treatment for sufferers of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or dementia. The “village” is designed to promote healthy aging by allowing its residents to continue their normal lifestyle and not succumb to some of the crippling effects of their illness. […]
Back to School…For Disney Employees!
The first day of school conjures up images of bookbags, homework, and now Mickey Mouse. “Disney Aspire,” a program started by the Walt Disney Company in August 2018, focuses on getting their employees off the rides and back into the classroom. The Walt Disney Company has offered to pick up the tab and pay for […]
What’s Trending on National Senior Citizens Day?
Do you have an elderly person in your life that you love and appreciate? August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day; first declared a holiday by Ronald Reagan in 1988. The day was created to show the older generations our appreciation and recognition of their accomplishments. It goes without saying that senior citizens have contributed […]
Estate Planning Must-Dos Before Traveling
Your vacation is coming up and you have tons to do: wrap up work projects, pack, finalize hotel reservations, and so much more. If you have small children, the list just tripled. But one thing many people forget to do is make sure their estate plan is in order. Traveling, especially overseas, means you’ll likely […]
College Student Security Kit
It seems like only yesterday that your baby was fumbling in their crib and today they are packing their bags for college. Their future is full of hope, and you as a parent are well deserved to share in the excitement. Yet every new chapter in life requires planning. This time is often stressful for […]
Keeping the “Boom” out of Baby Boomers’ Estate Planning
The term “Baby Boomers” was coined following the impressive increase in the number of children born after World War II. Those born between 1946-1964 are considered baby boomers and are now quickly approaching the retirement age. With every generation, the life expectancy is longer than previous generations. If you are a baby boomer who has […]
Creating a Vacation Legacy for Generations
When you think of creating a legacy, what comes to mind? Leaving a business behind, financial resources for your family, proper estate planning, or maybe even passing on antique collectibles to your children. A legacy also means creating memories and relationships that exceed the generations. As you think about providing financial security for your family, […]
Mirror Mirror on the Wall…Who is the Best Trustee of them All?
You have finally reached the pivotal moment in life when you are ready to create your estate plan. Congratulations! Officially you are an adult, with assets, and a strong desire to protect your loved ones. You have probably visited an estate planning attorney or done your own research and decided that a Revocable Trust, also […]
