Living Will

This Holiday, Give Thanks to Your Parents If They Have Taken Care of Their Affairs

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And if they haven’t yet made a will, living will, and other end-of-life decisions, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to discuss this

As your family gathers around the holiday table this Thanksgiving, give your parents a big thank-you if they have taken care of their late-in-life affairs. No matter your parents’ health or their age, anyone who ponders difficult end-of-life decisions is giving a huge gift to their family and deserves your thanks. Read more →

Condo FHA Loans

More South Florida Condo Buyers May Be Able to Get FHA Loans

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Loans from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) can be a great way for first-time buyers to purchase a home, since they require a much smaller down-payment than typical home lenders do. But buying a condominium (rather than a single-family home) with an FHA loan has been nearly impossible, because only a tiny fraction of condo projects has received the approvals needed by the FHA. Read more →

Previously Married With Kids? Make Sure You’re Leaving Your Home to Those You Intend

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Pretty much every week I meet with a couple who have been married previously, who want to be sure their will is up to date. Ensuring that a will and other important documents that you drafted years ago are current is a valuable exercise, one I recommend couples do regularly. (More on this below.)

But married couples who have children from a prior relationship need to look beyond their will to consider what is likely their most important asset: their home. 

And that requires a close look at your deed.  Read more →