Page 2 - The Shores of Jupiter - August '24

Page 2, The Shores
Deadline for the September It’s The Law!

Issue is August 13

Mail or email to: Did You Know That, In Florida… had minor children at the time of his/her death, then the children
are constitutionally entitled to a share of the residence.
Bill Thompson, 18583 Lake Bend Drive By Adam S. Gumson, Esq. Special needs trusts (SNT) are designed to provide for
billthompsonsoj@gmail.com There are many free a physically or mentally disabled beneficiary in such a way
ways to avoid having to that the trust assets are not placed in that beneficiary’s name.
go through an expensive Therefore, such assets do not count as that beneficiary’s assets
The Shores of Jupiter probate proceeding, such for the purposes of Medicaid eligibility. The SNT allows the
as passing property or
trust assets and any income from such assets to improve the
website: financial accounts via beneficiary’s quality of life by paying for some of his/her
joint ownership or via
expenses which are not covered by Medicaid (such as personal
www.theshoresofjupiter.org designated beneficiary grooming, entertainment, technology like computers and TVs,
forms. You can also title massages and transportation).
assets in a living revocable Jupiter Law Center is a private neighborhood law firm
trust such that no court located in the RiverPlace Professional Center, 1003 W.
involvement is necessary. Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, Fla., (561) 744 - 4600,
Disclaimer Florida’s homestead laws impact how the primary residence jupiterlawcenter.com. The firm provides peace of mind by
Copy appearing herewith may not be the viewpoint is distributed at a decedent’s death. If a Florida resident dies solving problems with integrity and compassion in the areas of
of The Shores Board of Directors or its newsletter with a surviving spouse and no minor children, the surviving estate and business planning, probate, guardianship and trust
editor. Nor should responsibility be assigned for spouse may inherit the entire homestead, even if the decedent administration, probate and guardianship for personal injury
accuracy or validity or articles contributed by had children from a previous marriage. However, if the decedent firms, family law and real estate.
residents or other articles chosen by the publisher or
the editor.
Northern Notes from page 1 scavengers. Next time you
see one, appreciate them for
Realtime Property Management tribe, and it means “white the amazing and fascinating
creatures that they are.
dog or beast” in Powhatan.
of South Florida LLC On the other hand, For more information
possums live in Australia, on Florida wildlife and how
Alexa Schuck, Property Manager New Guinea, Sulawesi, you can help, visit www.
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Jupiter, FL 33458 Their name does derive from South Florida Wildlife Center is a wildlife trauma
opossum. Sir Joseph Banks, care hospital and rehabilitation facility. Its mission is
a British botanist, thought to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned
they looked enough like animals, educate the public about environmental issues
The Shores Of the American opossum to and foster a peaceful coexistence with wildlife in our local

Jupiter Homeowners give them a similar name. communities. We provide educational programming to
However, kangaroos and
local schools, community agencies and youth programs.
Association Inc. other Australian marsupials are closer relations than American We provide wildlife rescue training for local municipality
agencies, including law enforcement and fire rescue.
opossums. Possums belong to the Diprotodontia order.
Although they may look dangerous, opossums are NPDES Tip: Hurricane Season began June 1. Make
Board Of Directors, Committee relatively docile and harmless creatures. They have some sure your yards and trees are trimmed to avoid flying debris
Board Of Directors: fantastic superpowers that can help humans by limiting during a storm. Dispose of your trimmings and clippings
David Lindley, President the spread of diseases and cleaning up trash left by other properly. Do not put them into storm drains or lakes!
John Hornyak, Vice President
Cynthia Clemente, Secretary
Barry Parker, Treasurer
Sal Greco, Director
Brian Martin, Director
Ryan Warren, Director

Architectural Control Committee:
Brian Martin, Co-Chair
Sal Greco, Co-Chair
John Hornyak
Compliance Committee:
Ryan Warren, Chair
Lakes And Parks Committee:
David Lindley, Chair
Crimewatch Committee:
Bill Thompson, Co-Chair
Sal Greco, Co-Chair
Welcoming Committee:
John Hornyak, Chair
Sylke Lopez
Infrastructure
David Lindley, Chair
Communications and Newsletter Editor:
Bill Thompson, Chair
Events & Social Media Committee:
Barry Parker, Co-Chair
Kristi Parker, Co-Chair
Francesca Brown
Tracey Lavoll
Sylke Lopez
Anais Maristany-Diaz
Dena Martin
Webmaster
Kristi Parker

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