Estate Planning and Probate Links to Sites of Interest
On-Line Resources For You And Your Family

Come back here for updated links to sites of interest to you and your family.

The Coleman Law Firm Florida Asset Protection and Estate Planning Blog (including information about the new estate tax legislation), which was named one of the Top 25 Estate Probate and Elder Law Blogs of 2011 by LexisNexis, the legal publishing giant.

Florida Resources



The Florida Supreme Court, Florida case law from the Florida Supreme Court and other appellate courts

Florida Clerks of Court, a site that lists all of Florida's 67 Clerks of Court websites.

Florida Tax Collectors. a site that lists all of Florida's County Tax Collectors websites. A good resource for obtaining the status of county taxes on a Florida property.

Florida Property Appraisers, A site that lists all of Florida's County Property Appraisers’ websites.

Florida Division of Corporations, to obtain information about corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and liens.

Florida Unclaimed Property Search, locate property that has been turned over to the State of Florida because the owner can not be located.

Florida Department of Elder Affairs, programs administered by the State of Florida for the benefit of elderly citizens, including information about abuse of the elderly, nursing home abuse, nursing home care, financial abuse of the elderly, Medicare and Medicaid planning.

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, information about Medicaid eligibility and the regulation of nursing homes, including nursing home abuse.

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCAF),  information about Medicaid eligibility, appy for Medicaid benefits, including nursing home benefits (Institution Care Program).

Federal Resources

Social Security Administration   (800-772-1213)

Veterans Administration   (800-827-1000)

Civil Service Personnel Management Office (888-767-6738)

DFAS Casualty Assistance Office   ( Cleveland)  (800-269-5170)

Office of Service Members Life Insurance   (800-419-1473)

FDIC Guide to Calculating Deposit Insurance Coverage for Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

U.S.Vital Statistics - a site that provides a listing for all state Departments of Vital Statistics (a good resource for information on ordering certified copies of death certificates.)

Dept. of Public Debt, U.S. Treasury, for information on the transfer of ownership of U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds.

Internal Revenue Service, estate tax information and income tax requirements for probate and trust estates, forms, publications and IRS provided information.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Agency on Aging, federal programs and services related to aging.

General Legal Resources

LexisNexis Estate Planning and Elder Law Community, general information about estate planning, probate, and elder law matters from lawyers from around the country.

The Florida Bar, information for the public about various Florida legal topics and Florida lawyers

ABA National Commission on Law and Aging, whose mission it is to strengthen and secure the legal rights, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, and quality of care of elders. It carries out this mission through research, policy development, technical assistance, advocacy, education, and training

Stock Transfer Agent Resources, find the transfer agent for any public company free

Senior Law Resources, a wide variety of sources of information, products and services for seniors, including Medicaid planning

ElderlawAnswers.com, information about long term care planning, asset protection, and qualifying for Medicaid benefits

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, information about long term care planning, estate planning, asset protection, and Medicaid planning

Senior Net, information and support of specific issues of interest to seniors, including asset protection, estate planning, and Medicaid planning

National Senior Citizens Law Center, The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates before the courts, Congress and federal agencies to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly and disabled Americans

National Guardianship Association, information about guardianships, the duties and responsibilities of guardians, and the legal issues associated with guardianships

Legal Information Institute, a general compendium of legal information provided by Cornell University

Virtual Law Library, general information about legal resources provided by Indiana University

Long Term Care Planning - Medicaid Planning. Learn how to plan for long term care for the elderly, how to qualify for Medicaid benefits, and how to preserve the family's assets when institutional care is required for your loved ones

FindLaw Legal Resources. A comprehensive listing of legal resources available throughout the Internet, including attorney finder, laws, cases, and much more

Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Information. Detailed information and frequently asked questions about Medicaid and Medicare, including information for state specific Medicaid planning issues

Medicare Nursing Home Comparisons. Identify nursing homes within the geographical area of interest

Mutual Fund Education Center. The Mutual Fund INVESTOR'S CENTER™ is designed to serve as an important resource for investors who want to use mutual funds to reach their financial goals. Here, you'll find largest collection of mutual fund companies, website links, fund listings and exclusive planning, tracking and monitoring tools available on the Internet

National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. Check to see if you have missing property that is being held by a State unclaimed property administrator

AARP Legal Services Network.  A member benefit for AARP members and their spouses/partners and provides easy access to a large directory of attorneys. Where available, these attorneys have agreed to provide specific services to AARP members and their spouses/partners

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