There are many reasons why people set up a trust. They want to keep control over their assets, or they do not wish to send an inheritance to their children through probate. There is another reason to consider a trust. You may want to draw as little attention as...
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Who can get Florida alimony?
Do you worry about how you will support yourself as an independent household after divorce? In Florida, you may qualify for spousal support, sometimes called alimony. Review the types of Florida alimony and learn about how to seek this type of financial assistance. ...
Keeping control of your assets with a revocable trust
Part of estate planning involves preparing for situations where you may not be able to make your own financial decisions. An illness, an auto accident or the onset of dementia may impair your competency, which can lead to someone else taking over your finances....
Three ways to emotionally help yourself during divorce
Many people think of divorce as an emotionally charged process in which both spouses fight it out over anything from custody arrangements to who gets the marital home. So it is natural if you dread what your own divorce will bring. Still, it is possible to preserve a...
Can I get sole custody of my children?
If you are getting divorced with children in the mix, you are going to have to figure out the parenting situation after you finalize the paperwork. It is most common to end up in a joint custody situation with your ex-spouse, which means that you both will share...
What should you know about same-sex divorce?
If you and your same-sex spouse wish to divorce, you may face challenges that divorcing heterosexual couples do not. FindLaw explains that prior to the landmark 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, many states, including Florida, did not recognize...
What is a simple will?
A common belief is that estate planning is for people who are in the twilight of their lives. However, it is important to have some provisions in place in case the unexpected and tragic occurs, no matter how young or old you are. It is true that if you are on the...
Planning for potential estate taxes
As you immerse yourself in the estate planning process in Florida, one important element to consider is preparing for the potential of taxes. Most people come to us here at the Law Office of Cheryl Bucker, P.A. assuming that both the local and federal government will...
Should you change your name after your divorce?
If you assumed your spouse’s last name at the beginning of your marriage, you may be thinking about switching back after your divorce concludes. In Florida, a judge may restore your previous name in your final judgement of dissolution of marriage. You may then use the...