According to Florida law, homestead property, payable on death accounts, life insurance proceeds, joint tenancy with right of survivorship property, assets in trusts, retirement accounts, and certain statutory listed property are all assets exempt from probate and/or...
According to Florida statutory law and administrative regulations, the responsibilities of a home health aide include assisting with personal care activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment for the patient, record keeping, observing and reporting, and...
According to Florida law, a Summary Administration and Formal Administration are two distinct probate administrations differentiated by their complexity, cost, and the size of the estate. The key distinction lies in the estate’s value and the necessity for a...
Staffing shortages can indirectly contribute to the risk of home care negligence in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, increased likelihood of mistakes (i.e. medication errors, failure to follow treatment plans, etc.), insufficient oversight of care...
In Florida, the initiation of probate can be done by a variety of parties depending on the circumstances surrounding the estate. Generally, the personal representative (P.R.) named in the decedent’s will initiates probate by petitioning the court for appointment as...