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Naples Estate Planning Lawyer Covers Basics of an Estate Plan
Leading Naples Estate planning attorney James Nici shares the basics of an estate plan. With almost 30 years of experience in estate planning, Attorney Nici has been a licensed Florida attorney since 1994 and has been Board Certified in Wills, Trusts, and Estates since 2000 by the Florida Bar. The Nici Law Firm was… Read More »
When Do I Use a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document where the you, as the principal, appoints another person, your agent, to act on your behalf. In the context of Estate Planning, a Power of Attorney is generally executed to allow a person to act on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated. As an… Read More »
Can My Elderly Parent Be Declared Incompetent?
It’s an unfortunate reality that many individuals will have the burden of caring for parents who can no longer care for themselves. Whether you can have an elderly parent declared incompetent (legally referred to as “incapacitated”) in Naples, Florida is complicated. If you have questions about declaring a parent incompetent, you should speak to… Read More »
What is a Trust Fund Baby?
The term trust fund baby brings to mind the stereotype of rich, spoiled young people who live off a trust set up by wealthy parents or a rich uncle. The stereotype is of entitled individuals with no work ethic. However, not all trust fund recipients fit this stereotype. In fact, most do not. Rather,… Read More »
Where is Probate Court in Naples, Florida?
Probate Court in Naples, Florida takes place at the Collier County Courthouse. The Collier County Courthouse is located in East Naples at 315 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112-5324. All legal matters relating to the probate of estates in Naples, Florida will be processed through here. The phone number for the Collier County Courthouse… Read More »
What is a Fiduciary Relationship?
A fiduciary relationship is one in which one party, called the fiduciary, has the legal duty to act in another party’s best interests. The fiduciary is expected to put the needs of the other party first. There are many different types of fiduciaries in Florida, including bankers, financial advisers, lawyers, doctors, and accountants. Examples… Read More »
Providing For Pets In Your Estate Plan
A recent Chewy commercial shows three siblings sitting in front of a lawyer as he reads the terms of their parent’s trust. As they eagerly ask who gets the beach house, the lawyer comically states that it goes to Mr. Marbles, the cat. The commercial is meant to be satirical, but it is not… Read More »
Three Types of Guardianships
If you have a loved one who cannot care for themselves or you are concerned about your own possible incapacitation in the future, you may have questions about types of guardianships. Establishing legal guardianship in Florida can be a complicated process if you are unsure of what to do. Good estate planning can alleviate… Read More »
How Protecting Assets is a Part of a Good Estate Plan
All Florida estate plans are not created equal. A comprehensive estate plan does much more than state how your assets should be distributed at your death. One area of estate planning that may be overlooked is protecting assets. Asset protection makes sure that your assets are protected from creditors, that you are taking advantage… Read More »
How to Provide For a Disabled Child?
If you have a disabled child, creating a comprehensive estate plan that builds in protection and provision for their future financial and care needs is critical. One of the biggest concerns for parents and families with a child with special needs is how to provide for their child. James Nici is a top Naples… Read More »