After a Will is admitted to court after someone passes away, the probate administration process begins. Probate is a court-supervised process that is used to determine who will inherit from a deceased person’s estate and to ensure that the decedent’s assets are distributed correctly to heirs according to the Will. The probate process can be lengthy and… Read more »
American Flag on Wall On this day, May 21, 1944, one of the greatest modern jurists, Judge Learned Hand, presented the following short speech in Central Park, New York City, during an event called, “I AM an American Day.” A million and a half people, a tenth of whom were newly naturalized citizens, assembled in… Read more »
After someone passes away, that individual’s Last Will and Testament is typically filed with the probate court to initiate the estate administration process. The amount of time it can take to administer an estate really depends on each situation and type of case. In some situations, probate administration can be complex and should be discussed with a Melbourne probate attorney…. Read more »
Healthcare providers, including surgeons, are required to comply with various federal and state healthcare laws. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) strictly scrutinize healthcare providers to make sure they are in compliance with federal law. Surgeons especially are reviewed for program billings and reimbursement requests. It is important for surgeons and the hospitals or practice… Read more »
Some people think that after they have completed their estate plan, they do not need to take any further action to ensure that it is in good shape when they pass away. It is not uncommon for people to let 10, 20, or even 30 years go by without having their estate plan reviewed for necessary… Read more »