In Florida, many people think they do not need a will and believe that only wealthy people need to worry about creating wills. However, a will allows you to control how your property will be distributed after you pass away. If you die without a will, your property will instead be passed under the state’s...Read More

Losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be even worse when someone goes missing and is never found. People sometimes go missing in natural disasters such as hurricanes. When their bodies are never recovered, the surviving family members might not know what to do to handle their estates. Fortunately, Florida law includes...Read More

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and is a good time for people to show their support for their loved ones and others who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to showing support for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the month should also be a reminder to create estate...Read More

When someone passes away in Florida, his or her estate might have to go through the probate process. This process is supervised by the probate court and is used to identify the assets of the deceased person and his or her beneficiaries. The probate process is also designed to provide potential creditors with an opportunity...Read More

There are several things to consider in your estate plan when you have minor children. When you create your plan, you will want to ensure that your children will be protected if you pass away. At The Law Office of Rhonda D. Zimmerman, Esq., we can help to create an estate plan that will help...Read More

Florida’s warmth and beautiful scenery have long drawn retirees to move to the state. Recently, however, many younger people and families have flocked to the state because of the cap on state and local tax deductions under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This cap limits the deductions people can claim on their federal tax...Read More

In Florida, some people believe that they can use handwritten wills to ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes. However, Florida courts do not recognize these types of wills. Wills must be properly executed and witnessed before they can be validated by Florida courts. Broward will lawyer Rhonda D. Zimmerman, Esq. can...Read More

Help From a Fort Lauderdale Elder Estate Planning Lawyer Many people confuse Medicaid and Medicare, but they are two different programs. While elderly adults who qualify for Medicaid can use their benefits to pay for long-term care, Medicare cannot be used to pay for long stays in nursing homes. Medicaid planning is an important part...Read More

Locating the asset information and estate planning documents of the deceased can be difficult. When you pass away, you likely do not want your loved ones to be forced to spend hours trying to find your important papers or to be forced to wait for your account statements to arrive in the mail so that...Read More

In Florida, elder abuse is a serious problem. When vulnerable adults are abused, the Adult Protective Services division investigates reports that are made. The Department of Children and Families investigates reports of abuse of adults over the age of 65 and people who have special needs. If you suspect that your loved one has been...Read More