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According to many surveys, a majority of Americans do not have any estate planning documents in place. Some people think they are unnecessary and some people intend to have them drafted, but never quite get around to doing it. Here is a list of the five documents that everyone 18 years or older should have in place as part of an estate plan. Depending on an individual’s particular needs, additional documents may also be helpful.

Orlando United Assistance Center

The team at The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller offers our prayers and support to all those affected by the recent tragedy in Orlando.

Congratulations to our own Holly Howard for completing the Advanced Paralegal Certification program on Estate Planning to achieve the ACP credential! The Advanced Paralegal Certification program is provided by NALA to paralegals who have already achieved the Certified Paralegal (CP) designation and who complete a challenging course designated and monitored […]

We are proud to Announce that our very own Renee V. Peppy has been named to the Legal Aid Society 2015 Honor Roll! This distinction recognizes attorneys who close a pro bono case with 20 or more hours or provide 20 or more hours in a project. So, in addition […]

Fordham Law News

Written by Tracy Zanco, Esq.

Starting on October 1, 2015, changes to Florida’s Health Care Surrogate Law, Ch. 765, F.S., will go into effect.

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On October 1, 2014, Florida Statute 825.103, entitled “Exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult” became effective. This statute makes it easier for prosecutors to pursue people who prey on elders and increases penalties for crimes against elders.

Written by Tracy Zanco, Esquire

Pursuant to the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014, new tax-free savings accounts will soon be available for certain people with disabilities.  The ABLE Act amends Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and aims to help people with disabilities save money while retaining important government benefits.  Accounts may be in place in some states in 2015, but the implementation dates will vary from state to state.  The Florida ABLE Program will be implemented on or before July 1, 2016.