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Estate Planning

Basic Estate Plan for Melbourne, Florida 

April 19, 2023 by Bonnie Klein Rhoden

Basic Estate Plan for Melbourne, Florida  A basic estate plan in Florida, through Rhoden Law Group, typically includes the following documents: It’s important to note that estate planning can be a complex process and the specific documents and strategies needed will depend on an individual’s unique circumstances and goals. Consulting with an experienced estate planning …

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Trust vs. Last will

March 7, 2022 by Bonnie Klein Rhoden

Trust vs. Last Will: The Age Old Debate And why probate is not a dirty word! By: Bonnie Klein Rhoden, Esquire In Florida there are differences between a TRUST and a WILL.  When deciding which one is right for you (or maybe both) you should know what a trust does and what a will does …

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Power of Attorney Goes Wrong

January 22, 2022 by Bonnie Klein Rhoden

When a Power of Attorney Goes Wrong Granting another person the authority to act on your behalf is most commonly done using a Durable Power of Attorney document. Such documents are created and controlled under Florida Statute §709. There are many powers that may be granted by a Principle (the person giving power) to an …

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Medicare Medicaid Long term care

January 22, 2022 by Bonnie Klein Rhoden

How Does Probate Effect Long Term Care? How Do Medicaid And Medicare Play Into Planning? Many of us do our very best to prepare for the inevitable – we will all pass away.  We create a will and ensure our assets go to those persons, entities, or charities with as much planning as we can.  …

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Medicaid Planning – II

January 22, 2022 by Bonnie Klein Rhoden

Part II Planning With Medicaid and Medicare Read Part I, First. Building on Part I of this article we continue here beginning with transferring assets. Transfer of Property to Children or Family      Transfer of property can and likely will have a tax load that effects your family/children.  If you gift assets to your family such …

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Planning I – Medicaid

January 22, 2022 by Bonnie Klein Rhoden

Planning in Florida: How Do You Consider The Role Of Medicaid in Your Plan? We can’t plan for our futures properly without considering the potential need for Medicaid. Florida Medicaid planning is a process during which you can structure your assets and income before you may need to qualify for Medicaid. By doing so you …

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Durable Power of Attorney

January 22, 2022 by Bonnie Klein Rhoden

Durable Power of Attorney A Durable Power of Attorney document is an important part of your plan for possible incapacity.  This document is helpful if you have trouble getting around or become incapacitated.  A Durable Power of Attorney is only effective during your lifetime, its power terminates upon your death.  It can be revoked or …

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Health Care Surrogate

January 22, 2022 by Bonnie Klein Rhoden

Health Care Surrogate According to Florida Statutes any adult that is considered legally competent may choose to appoint a person or persons to make medical care choices and decisions if that adult experiences any period of incapacity.  This person is called a Health Care Surrogate.  Incapacity can be caused by an accident, an illness, or …

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Living Will

January 22, 2022 by Bonnie Klein Rhoden

Living Will If a person experiences changes to their physical or mental abilities they may no longer be able to make decisions for themselves.  It may be something unexpected like an accident or a coma, or a long-standing illness or dementia that causes the incapacity to develop. Here in Florida any competent adult has a …

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Last Will & Testament

January 22, 2022 by Bonnie Klein Rhoden

Last Will & Testament The first step in any solid estate plan is a last will and testament. This is a document that outlines the details of who will inherit your assets and how that inheritance will be carried out. It will name a Personal Representative (formerly ‘Executor’) who will be in charge of settling …

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