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The Importance of Proper Beneficiary Designations

By Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll |

Estate Planning Attorneys in Palm Beach County and Martin County FL There are advantages and disadvantages to naming beneficiaries on accounts as a part of your comprehensive estate plan: As each person’s estate plan is meant to be highly individualized and comprehensive, it is of vital importance that your documented plan clearly designates beneficiaries… Read More »

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How Thorough Estate Planning Can Help Your Aging Parents

By Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll |

Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys Palm Beach County and Martin County FL Statistics have consistently shown that fewer than half of all Americans have a written Will. Fewer still have a documented, comprehensive estate plan that addresses all their needs, wishes and goals. While everyone 18 and older should have a documented estate… Read More »

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How Asset Protection Planning Can Help Safeguard Your Legacy

By Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll |

Asset Protection Attorneys Palm Beach County and Martin County FL Most people spend a lifetime carefully accumulating whatever financial wealth and tangible assets they can, in order to live comfortably, eventually passing the balance of that legacy on to their beneficiaries. Comprehensive and highly-personalized estate plans and elder law measures should include strategies related… Read More »

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How Medicaid Planning Today Can Help Pay for Long-Term Care Tomorrow

By Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll |

Medicaid Planning and Elder Law Attorneys, Palm Beach County and Martin County FL The Medicaid program was established to provide medical coverage to low-income American individuals and families for their healthcare needs. Among the benefits provided within Medicaid is financial coverage for those 65 and older, for long-term care in facilities such as assisted… Read More »

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Florida Estate Planning Checklist for 2024

By Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll |

Estate Planning Law Firm, Palm Beach County and Martin County FL With a new year upon us, now is the perfect time to create your personal estate plan, or to review and revise your existing plan. Major life events such as births, deaths, divorce, remarriage, adoption or change of your state of permanent residency… Read More »

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Florida Elder Exploitation by Financial and Investment Firms

By Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll |

Martin and Palm Beach County Elder Law Firm Elder financial abuse, fraud and exploitation takes many forms and originates from many sources. Over the years, our firm has handled elder exploitation cases involving friends, family, caregivers, and supposedly trustworthy institutions such as financial and investment companies and their employees. It is estimated that losses… Read More »

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What to Know About Elder Law in Florida

By Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll |

Martin and Palm Beach County Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys The practice of Elder Law concentrates on uncovering, addressing and documenting the needs for specific legal solutions of people as they age. While not exactly a new area of law, there is a decidedly increased focus on elder law today as our nation… Read More »

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Have You Recently Relocated to Florida?

By Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll |

Estate Planning and Domicile Planning Attorneys in Palm Beach County There is a long history of migration to Florida from other states and even other countries. Traditionally, this inbound migration has been primarily composed of retirees from northeastern and midwestern states, but that has changed greatly in the past several years. Between April, 2022… Read More »

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What Are Some Overlooked Benefits of Estate Planning?

By Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll |

Martin and Palm Beach County Estate Planning and Elder Law Firm The large majority of Americans still lack comprehensive estate plans, according to recent surveys. In fact, it is estimated that more than 50% of Americans do not even have a basic Will, arguably the most well-known foundational document of any estate plan. There… Read More »

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Congratulations to Our Attorney, Clara Ciadella!

By Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll |

Martin and Palm Beach County Estate Planning, Administration, Litigation, Elder Law, Probate and Guardianship Law Firm It is with great pleasure that we announce that our Senior Associate Attorney, Clara Ciadella, has been selected to the 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list! Super Lawyers is a highly selective, patented process which annually evaluates and… Read More »

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