A power of attorney document is one of the more important documents in anyone’s estate plan. Essentially, a power of attorney gives another person the right to make incredibly important legal, financial, and healthcare decisions on your behalf while you are alive. At the same time, the laws governing powers of attorney are quite complex. As a result, if you develop the need for a […]

While you might be hesitant to talk about your estate plan and end-of-life decisions, doing so is nevertheless advisable. For many people, a last will and testament is a great place to begin.

Making a will is an important part of the estate planning process. Unfortunately, however, many people don’t start thinking about creating their will until it is too late.

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While many elder laws are in place to protect older adults from abuse, these laws can’t prevent all abuse. Financial abuse of elders is a growing area of concern. One of the best ways to protect yourself and elderly family members is through proper estate planning. Estate planning to prevent elder abuse requires adequately protecting assets as soon as possible. To learn […]

While most people look forward to retirement, the thought of no longer bringing in a steady income can cause a lot of stress. However, by taking a few steps leading up to retirement, you can alleviate many of the most common concerns. The Jacksonville estate planning legal team at Beller Law, P.L., work with individuals and families at every stage of […]