Estate Planning

Estate Plans, Elder Law, and Real Property: How They Intersect

2025-04-30T12:13:59-04:00

Elizabeth “Liz” Allen, JD, LLM, has been with Gibbons | Neuman firm and practicing law for 35 years and focuses on people concerned with losing financial security and quality of life due to the cost of long-term health problems and disabilities. Liz’s primary areas of practice are Elder Law and Estate Planning. Rod Neuman has been [...]

Estate Plans, Elder Law, and Real Property: How They Intersect2025-04-30T12:13:59-04:00

Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst – Incapacity

2025-04-29T16:00:29-04:00

As we age, it's impossible to predict all the challenges we may face, but one common issue is incapacity—when an individual can no longer make decisions about their health or well-being. In such cases, family members or medical professionals may be tasked with making decisions on your behalf, which may not always align with your [...]

Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst – Incapacity2025-04-29T16:00:29-04:00

The Benefits of Using a Professional Fiduciary as a Trustee

2025-04-29T15:25:33-04:00

When it comes to estate planning, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is who will manage your trust and ensure that your beneficiaries receive their inheritance as you intended. While it’s common for family members to take on this role, there are many situations where naming a professional fiduciary—an independent, third-party trustee—may be [...]

The Benefits of Using a Professional Fiduciary as a Trustee2025-04-29T15:25:33-04:00

Estate Planning for Parents: Protecting Your Family’s Future

2025-04-28T15:40:23-04:00

Starting a family is one of the most exciting chapters in life. From the joy of first steps and first words to the thrill of a child’s first day at school, every milestone brings a sense of wonder and accomplishment. As parents, we celebrate these moments and look forward to all the future milestones our [...]

Estate Planning for Parents: Protecting Your Family’s Future2025-04-28T15:40:23-04:00

Gibbons | Neuman Supports Healthcare Workers, Residents, and Families at PruittHealth North Tampa

2025-05-02T15:17:55-04:00

Attorneys Elizabeth Allen and Sierra Daigle of Gibbons | Neuman recently joined PruittHealth Rehabilitation Center in North Tampa to support skilled nursing staff, residents, and their families. Partnering with local organizations, they provided legal resources and guidance on estate planning, long term care planning, and elder law—helping empower both caregivers and those they serve. The visit [...]

Gibbons | Neuman Supports Healthcare Workers, Residents, and Families at PruittHealth North Tampa2025-05-02T15:17:55-04:00

Avoiding Probate is No Joke – How to Simplify the Process

2025-04-01T16:42:40-04:00

Probate can be a source of stress and uncertainty for many, whether due to personal experiences or stories shared by others. Most people would prefer to avoid it altogether, but is that possible? The answer is yes—and with proper planning, you can spare yourself and your loved ones from what is often a lengthy and [...]

Avoiding Probate is No Joke – How to Simplify the Process2025-04-01T16:42:40-04:00

No Place Like Homestead

2025-03-25T15:31:03-04:00

One of the greatest benefits of living in Florida, aside from the beautiful weather, is the state’s strong homestead protections. These protections safeguard your primary residence from creditor claims and prevent creditors from placing a lien on the property. Homestead property also offers valuable tax benefits, such as an exemption from a portion of the [...]

No Place Like Homestead2025-03-25T15:31:03-04:00

Estate Planning for Blended Families: Protecting All Your Loved Ones

2025-03-18T12:59:35-04:00

  Family is at the heart of estate planning, and that includes blended families, second marriages, stepchildren, and mixed family situations. While these family dynamics bring joy, they can also create complexities when it comes to ensuring everyone is cared for after you're gone. For example, stepchildren do not have automatic inheritance rights unless they [...]

Estate Planning for Blended Families: Protecting All Your Loved Ones2025-03-18T12:59:35-04:00

The Importance of Reviewing Your Estate Planning Documents and Understanding Legalese

2025-01-22T11:01:12-05:00

When you’re reviewing your estate planning documents, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by all the legal jargon. Words like "testator," "per stirpes," or "fiduciary" might leave you wondering, why is all this legalese necessary? After all, these are your personal documents, so why do they need to be filled with complex language? The answer [...]

The Importance of Reviewing Your Estate Planning Documents and Understanding Legalese2025-01-22T11:01:12-05:00
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