Not only do trusts differ by state, but there are also various types of trusts. The Pittman Law Office staff includes an experienced Florida estate planning attorney and probate attorney. The Villages is our primary service area, but we will…
Access to Justice: Legal, Social and Economic Services for Older Victims of Sexual, Physical and Financial Crimes-2020. List of the most common types of Elder Abuse Physical Abuse Emotional and Psychological Abuse Sexual Abuse Neglect and/or abandonment by caregivers Financial…
Newsflash Summer is here! I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe summer. Take some time to enjoy our great outdoors. Happy Father's Day! Tip - Health Care Documents Locate your Health Care documents which include the Designation of Health…
When you lose a loved one, asset distribution can be a complicated process. The Pittman Law Office has an experienced Florida probate attorney to guide you. If assets go into probate, a Personal Representative – someone legally designated to oversee…
Newsflash As I outlined in the last month's Newsletter, my staff and I are taking every precaution to keep you safe when you are in our environment. We will continue to disinfect our conference rooms and practice social distancing. As…
Now more than ever it’s important to have Health Care documents and/or a designated Health Care Surrogate to ensure your wishes are carried out should you become incapacitated. If you don’t have Health Care documents, a qualified Florida estate planning…
The death of a loved one is difficult enough. Add the stress of probate court and it can become even more unbearable. At Pittman Law, we understand Florida’s probate court system. We work with clients both locally and out of…
A revocable living trust can be established by an individual to help ensure their assets are distributed how they see fit. A Successor Trustee is named to the trust. This can be a family member, friend, attorney, etc. Once the…
Whether or not your parents assets end up in probate court depends on several factors. If your parents were residents of the state of Florida, then the laws of Florida govern their estate. “Going into probate” is a term often…