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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...
The value of a special needs trust for your disabled child
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...
What does intestacy mean in Florida?
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...
Preparing to See the Divorce Attorney
Your first visit to a divorce attorney is an important one. Being prepared with the proper information and documentation will help ensure that your meeting is productive. Having all of your questions written down ahead of time is a great idea too, so that you can...
Is a second home in Florida a good idea?
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...
Detailing estate tax avoidance strategies
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,...
Negotiating for the commercial lease you want
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...
What does it mean for your property to escheat?
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,...