How Do You Sever a Joint Tenancy?
According to Florida law, to sever a joint tenancy, a joint tenant must perform an act that destroys one or more of the four unities of time, title, interest, or possession, thereby precluding the joint tenant from claiming any survivorship interest in the property....
Does A Surviving Spouse Need Probate?
According to Florida law, a surviving spouse does not need probate if all of the deceased spouse’s assets were jointly owned with the surviving spouse or all assets were in an account with the surviving spouse as the named beneficiary of the account. However, probate...
How Does Joint Tenancy Affect Probate?
According to Florida law, joint tenancy with right of survivorship generally means when a joint tenant dies, the surviving tenant(s) inherit the entire property, and the deceased tenant's interest does not pass through probate. This means the right of survivorship...
Do Doctors Have To Tell Patients Their Diagnosis?
According to Florida law, doctors are generally required to inform patients of their diagnosis and the material risks associated with any proposed medical procedures under the doctrine of informed consent. This doctrine mandates that a physician must provide...
What Are A Patient’s Rights Relating To Hospital Infections?
According to Florida law and administrative regulations, patients have several rights related to hospital-acquired infections including infection control programs, the right to access records related to any adverse medical incidents, and hospitals being required to...
What Happens To A Bank Account When Someone Dies With No Will In Florida?
According to Florida law, when someone dies without a will in Florida, the disposition of their bank account depends on the type of account (i.e. Joint Account, Convenience Account, POD account, or a one owner account with no named beneficiary) and the designations...
What Assets Are Exempt From Probate In Florida?
According to Florida law, homestead property, payable on death accounts, life insurance proceeds, joint tenancy with right of survivorship property, assets in trusts, retirement accounts, and certain statutory listed property are all assets exempt from probate and/or...
What Are The Responsibilities Of A Home Health Aide?
According to Florida statutory law and administrative regulations, the responsibilities of a home health aide include assisting with personal care activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment for the patient, record keeping, observing and reporting, and...
How does a formal and summary administration differ?
According to Florida law, a Summary Administration and Formal Administration are two distinct probate administrations differentiated by their complexity, cost, and the size of the estate. The key distinction lies in the estate's value and the necessity for a more...
How do staffing shortages cause home care negligence?
Staffing shortages can indirectly contribute to the risk of home care negligence in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, increased likelihood of mistakes (i.e. medication errors, failure to follow treatment plans, etc.), insufficient oversight of care...