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Planning for life once you are gone is not as simple as merely drawing up a will to leave your assets and possessions to your loved ones. There are other matters that need addressing to make life easier for you and your family. As provided for by Florida statute, here...

If you are looking to buy your first home, you will want to learn about many things that may impact your use of the property. This may include the presence of an easement that may grant rights to other parties for certain portions of your property. Some easements...

Having a child with special needs in Florida presents you with some unique challenges when it comes time to plan your estate. Ensuring that your child continues to receive the care he or she needs may encourage you to begin planning right away. While there are...

Intestacy is the legal term that applies to the way in which Florida law requires distribution of your assets if you die before making a Last Will and Testament. In other words, if you die intestate, Florida law will determine who inherits your probate assets and in...

Time is of the essence in a Florida divorce case, which means that a spouse must be ready to get started as soon as possible. Otherwise, the divorce will drag on and the healing process will be delayed. Preparation starts at the very beginning when one makes their...

People have lots of reasons for purchasing a second home in Florida. You might want to spend a portion of the year in a more favorable climate, or you may want to be able to accommodate friends and family on vacation. You may look at a second home as an investment...

When a person in Clearwater sits down to prepare a will, they typically do so already resigned to the fact that at least some of their assets will have to go towards paying liabilities. Even when one does all that they can to eliminate their debts before their deaths,...

Commercial leases are one of the most difficult contracts to negotiate for an organization. Unlike residential laws, the protections in place favor landlords over tenants. Landlords also often use industry jargon and other confusing terms to make it more difficult for...

If you die without a will, the court appoints an administrator to handle your estate. Part of the administrator's responsibility is to distribute your property to your family members according to the laws of intestate succession. However, as Florida Statutes explain,...

Most states in the country, including Florida, are equitable distribution states, meaning that assets acquired during marriage are considered marital property and divided equitably, or fairly, in a divorce. What many people do not realize is that marital assets...