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Automatic Extension of Certain Employment Authorization
USCIS has announced that all applicants renewing their work permits are eligible for an automatic extension if their applications are...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read
NEW CITIZENS CAN UPDATE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION EASIER THAN BEFORE
Starting April 1, 2024, applicants filing for citizenship will be able to request an original or replacement Social Security number (SSN)...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read
Immigrant Visa Interview-Ready Backlog Report from DOS
U.S. embassies and consulates abroad provide routine visa services to thousands of applicants daily. We are committed to resolving the...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read
USCIS FEE INCREASE STARTS APRIL 1ST, 2024
If you are applying for permanent residency within the U.S., you will be paying a much higher rate starting on April 1st, 2024. USCIS is...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
Five Myths About Revocable Living Trusts
There is much misinformation in the world about wills and trusts. Last week, I had the privilege of presenting to a group of healthcare...
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Mar 4, 20244 min read
TPS FOR VENEZUELANS
If you currently have TPS under Venezuela’s 2021 designation, you must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs...
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Jan 31, 20241 min read
H-1B Electronic Registration Starts March 6, 2024
Prospective petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree...
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Jan 31, 20241 min read
Immigration Policy Changes (USCIS fee increase as of April 1st, 2024!)
Given the unpredictable nature of immigration politics, especially during an election year, it's essential to be aware of potential...
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Jan 31, 20241 min read
Keep This Information With Your Estate Planning Documents
We give our estate planning clients a binder to store their estate planning documents. Within that binder, we advise them to add...
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Jan 11, 20241 min read
A Power of Attorney Avoids Guardianship
Recently, we had a husband and wife who live in Broward County call our office. They own a condo. The Wife is in a persistent...
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Jan 11, 20241 min read
Is an inheritance considered marital property?
In Florida, inherited assets are typically considered non-marital or separate property, not subject to property division laws. A spouse...
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Jan 11, 20241 min read
What Does Incapacitated Mean in Elder Law & Estate Planning?
Someone who is incapacitated cannot make personal decisions or understand legal documents. An incapacitated person requires a surrogate...
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Nov 6, 20232 min read
Estate Planning for Surviving Spouses
After losing a spouse or longtime partner, it’s difficult to look past your grief. However, it’s crucial to understand the critical and...
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Nov 6, 20232 min read
Medicaid Planning
A recent article shows how baby boomers are a huge generation. By 2030, the US will, for the first time, have more residents over 65 than...
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Nov 6, 20232 min read
Work Permits will be valid for 5 years!
On Sept. 20, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made a series of announcements through a Fact Sheet. One of the notable...
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Oct 17, 20231 min read
Important dates for TPS, Venezuela
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of Venezuela’s 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for 18...
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Oct 17, 20232 min read
Register now for the Visa Lottery to win a Green Card!
There is still time to register for the Diversity Visa Lottery. Registration closes on Tuesday, November 7th, at 12:00 PM EST. Check all...
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Oct 17, 20231 min read
Incorrect Planning Now Can lead to Probate Litigation in the Future
Everyone wants to avoid Probate, but it’s often the errors during someone’s life that lead their family to a long and arduous probate...
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Oct 4, 20232 min read
What is a Pour-Over Will?
If you have a Revocable Living Trust, you should also have a Pour Over Will. If you don’t have a Revocable Living Trust, a Last Will and...
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Oct 4, 20232 min read
Mistakes in Medicaid Planning
Planning at least five years before you need assistance is optimal, and all your assets can be protected. Here are some mistakes we want...
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Oct 4, 20232 min read
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