Many of us hope never to end up in a nursing home, but there is a likelihood that we will. According to the AARP, over a million Americans are living in and receiving care in nursing homes. With significant costs associated with nursing home care, this can quickly drain bank […]

Florida residents may have heard about the homestead exemption, which allows qualified homeowners to claim a tax exemption on the home and surrounding property. However, the rules can be difficult to understand, potentially leading homeowners to make costly mistakes that jeopardize asset protection. This is what Florida homeowners should know about homestead […]

Florida is marketed to out-of-state residents as a tax-friendly paradise. The Sunshine State has no state income tax and no state estate or inheritance tax. In fact, Florida’s exclusion from federal estate tax is part of the Uniform Relief from Death Tax Act. But even if a state did not have […]

Most people who try to DIY asset protection generally have the best intentions. They typically make a gift, transfer a house, or add a family member to a bank account because they think it will protect the property from probate and creditors or, at the very least, simplify things for […]