by Brooke Bryant | Aug 3, 2017 | Palm Beach Attorney
Florida Governor Rick Scott Gov. Scott in April signed in a new bill making the Death Penalty constitutional in Florida when a jury vote is unanimous following a capital felony trial. Gov. Scott wants this bill to help families of victims of these heinous crimes find...
by Brooke Bryant | May 16, 2017 | Health Care Surrogate, Palm Beach Attorney
Understanding the 2015 revision to the Florida Health Care Surrogate Act (FHCSA) and what a DURABLE health care surrogate is In late 2015, the Florida legislature got together and made a few helpful modifications to the FHCSA. Does this mean that yours are invalid?...
by Brooke Bryant | Mar 14, 2017 | Estate Planning, Palm Beach Attorney
When is it not appropriate to have a new Power of Attorney (POA) drafted? As you may recall in my previous article, often times it is beneficial for people who have dual residency in 2 states have POA’s drafted in each state. Well there are a few exceptions that are...
by Brooke Bryant | Mar 3, 2017 | Estate Planning, Palm Beach Attorney
There are many factors to consider regarding estate planning for snowbirds. Here are some helpful hints to think about if you’re planning on residing in two different states. Consider having powers of attorney and advance directives in both states for which you...
by Brooke Bryant | Jan 13, 2017 | Guardianship, Palm Beach Attorney
A guardianship is a way of ensuring a person receives quality care and experiences quality of life, when they may have a disability or special need prohibiting them from maintaining such by themselves. There are several statutes in Florida that ensure the rights of...
by Brooke Bryant | Oct 16, 2016 | Capacity, Palm Beach Attorney, Probate
With South Florida being a mecca for the citizens better referred to as “baby boomers,” senior citizens compromise a vast majority of the clientele attorneys represent in one capacity or another. In the popular practice area of Estate Planning and the newly emerging...
