by michelle | Sep 30, 2025 | Probate
The phone starts ringing within days of your loved one’s passing. Credit card companies, medical billing departments, and debt collectors all seem to have one urgent message: immediate payment is required. In your grief and confusion, your first instinct might...
by michelle | Sep 25, 2025 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
As a Brandon elder law attorney, I’ve witnessed countless families face a harsh reality: the staggering cost of long-term care. While most people plan for retirement, few truly understand the financial impact of needing extended care as they age. Let me share...
by michelle | Sep 9, 2025 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
“I want to make a small change to my will. Can I cross that section out, make my changes, and initial it with a date?” This is one of the most common questions I receive as a Brandon estate planning attorney, and I completely understand the appeal of...
by michelle | Aug 29, 2025 | Estate Planning
When young parents create their first will, they often name their own parents as guardians for their children. It makes perfect sense, as grandparents love their grandchildren deeply and have the life experience to provide guidance and stability. But as a Florida...
by michelle | Aug 24, 2025 | Estate Planning
One of the most common concerns I hear from families in Brandon, Fish Hawk, and throughout Florida is about the tax burden their loved ones might face after inheriting property or investments. “Will my children have to pay huge capital gains taxes on the family...
