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The Importance of Appointing the Right Executor
An executor acts as a legal representative and carries out the wishes as described in the will of someone who has passed away. Many times a person will automatically name a relative such as a spouse, sibling, or oldest child as executor of his or her estate. However,...
Why is an Estate Planning Attorney Essential in Florida?
While no one really wants to think about dying, estate planning helps ensure that the survivors are prepared if something happens to one of the family’s bread winners. By being proactive with the proper planning and documentation, assets pass to those who they were...
What is a Parenting Plan?
If you are going through a divorce, you will find that when children are involved, the development of a parenting plan is one of the most challenging aspects you will face. A parenting plan includes details specifying the time that children are entitled to spend with...
What Does Equitable Mean in Divorce?
“Equitable Distribution” If you are starting the divorce process, no doubt one of your top concerns will be about how the division of assets and liabilities from your marriage will be handled. Although sometimes the parties involved in the divorce come to a...
How Can I Ensure a Fair Commercial Real Estate Deal?
Commercial real estate transactions are more complicated than residential deals and usually involve much higher stakes and risks. While there may be an inclination to keep a deal “short and simple,” a well-drafted contract, overseen by professionals who understand the...
What is a title examination?
During a real estate purchase, a title examination shows the owner and all recorded encumbrances of a property. Title examinations are important because they can show chain of title issues, liens and other hidden items that a buyer may be held liable for upon...
Avoid These Errors When Getting Divorced
Our years of experience working as divorce attorney, have shown there are common mistakes men and women make that impede a positive outcome in family and marital conflicts. Your priority should always be to safeguard your financial interests, and if children are...
Understanding the homestead exemption
Purchasing real estate can be challenging when considering all the terms, requirements and loopholes. When buying in Florida, another thing to be aware of is the homestead exemption. Florida is one of the few states that has this exemption, which is beneficial for...
Why should I have an advanced directive?
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...
How do easements work?
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...