by staaks.admin | Jun 29, 2020 | Firm News
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...
by staaks.admin | Jun 13, 2020 | Firm News
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,...
by staaks.admin | Jun 8, 2020 | Firm News
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...
by staaks.admin | May 19, 2020 | Firm News
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...
by staaks.admin | May 14, 2020 | Firm News
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...
by staaks.admin | May 1, 2020 | Firm News
The choice of a trustee is typically based on the degree of confidence you have that the individual will always prioritize your family’s well-being. Your heirs may rely upon the income generated from the assets held in your family trust for many decades into the...
by staaks.admin | Apr 13, 2020 | Firm News
If you and your romantic partner are considering saying “I do” to each other after one or both of you have been married before, there are many different conversations you should have when discussing how to blend your lives and families. Among the topics to...
by staaks.admin | Mar 31, 2020 | Firm News
A will allows you to clearly and precisely communicate your wishes as to the distribution of your assets after death. If you die without a will, this is known as dying intestate, and the state will decide how to distribute your assets to beneficiaries according to...
by staaks.admin | Mar 31, 2020 | Firm News
Estate planning affects families in many ways and it is important for people to keep their loved ones in mind while creating or modifying their estate plan. Sometimes, people avoid the probate process by setting up a trust. However, many estates in the U.S. have...
by staaks.admin | Mar 21, 2020 | Firm News
As explained by the Florida Department of Revenue, the state assesses a documentary stamp tax on documents signed or recorded to transfer real estate interests or to evidence or secure financings. While all non-exempt parties to a document are liable for this tax,...
