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Do Spouses Need Powers of Attorney to Care for Each Other?

A Florida power of attorney (POA) is a necessary legal document that explicitly grants authority for one spouse to act on behalf of the other in financial and healthcare matters. Without this document, spouses do not have inherent legal authority over each other's affairs.
06/12/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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'I don't want my wife to lose everything': I've been diagnosed with dementia - I suddenly could not spell or write legibly

Quentin takes written questions from concerned seniors and replies back with advice. In this blog post, the writer is suffering with dementia and is concerned about the financial situation he will be leaving behind as well as living comfortably for the remainder of his life.
05/08/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Elder Fraud is on the Rise. Protect Yourself and Your Loved One!

Financial exploitation and fraud is one of the least reported forms of elder abuse. Learn more about scams to look for.
05/03/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Don't Leave Your Trustee Clueless!

Are you creating a trust? Make sure you talk with the trustee BEFORE you pass. Here's why.
04/26/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Using Life Insurance To Address Anticipated Rise In Estate Taxes

Life insurance can serve as a strategic tool for clients to potentially reduce estate taxes, particularly as provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire.
04/18/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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A Little Extra Planning Can Prevent "Heir Wars"

Families can end up in courtrooms after the passing of a loved one. But with proper estate planning, those conflicts may be avoided.
04/16/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Do You Have Your Affairs in Order?

Have you thought about pre-planning your funeral arrangements? Maybe this article will give you the encouragement to do just that.
04/12/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Grief Can Affect You in Many Ways. Rachel Weinstein, Founder of the Jacksonville Center for Grief and Loss Uses "PIESS" to Describe the Impacts.

How will grief affect you? Grief counselor and expert, Rachel Weinstein, helps guide us through how grief can impact us.
04/12/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Need a Will in Florida?

If you are over the age of 18, you need an estate plan. Whether it's a simple will or a trust as well, we can get you covered.
04/03/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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10 Ways You Can Love Your Brain

We're talking about 10 ways to LOVE your brain and help to prevent dementia!
03/21/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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