Cape Coral Legal Blog
The documents that should be included in an estate plan
Estate planning is an important part of everyone’s life and is important to do sooner rather than later. To help estate planners get starting with their estate plan, it is useful for them to know what documents to include in an estate plan. An effective and...
Tenants have rights and duties
Any person or entity who pays rent to live in a house, apartment, condominium or mobile home is a tenant in Florida. Real estate tenants have legal rights and responsibilities. Fitness for habitation Tenants have the basic entitlement to the private, lawful and...
How does probate work in Florida?
After a person dies, family members and other heirs must undergo court proceedings before receiving their inheritances. Probate is a necessary and often complex procedure which must be considered in Florida estate planning. Probate involves the distribution of assets...
Courts may order financial support after divorce
Spousal support may be ordered to address a spouse’s lack of financial resources when they end their marriage, especially if they were out of the workforce for many years. Many myths surround alimony and, like other family law matters, it has changed over the years,...
How to build a business succession plan
Estate planning for business owners in Cape Coral is not complete without a succession plan. After all, you have spent years cultivating a successful business, so it only makes sense to ensure that business continues as you wish once you are no longer a part of it....
What happens if we can’t agree on a parenting plan?
“When will I get to see my kids?” It’s a common question among divorcing parents, who often worry their relationships with their children will suffer because of the separation. Fortunately, Florida requires splitting couples to think through the new situation by...
Properties outside of Florida can require some real estate planning skills
Your home is in Florida, but that doesn’t mean you don’t lay your head elsewhere. Any properties you own outside the state will need to pass along after you’re gone, but the location can make things a lot more difficult for your family without taking precautions. More...
When is the last time you updated your estate plan?
If you have an estate plan already in place, then you are ahead of most Americans. However, because life and finances can change rapidly, your estate plan should be flexible to reflect those changes. There are a variety of reasons you may need to update your estate...
Using contracts to protect assets in real estate
The real estate industry in Florida is constantly experiencing ebbs and flows of productivity and can be a thrilling resource to invest in. Outside of real estate investments, there are people who engage in transactions simply to buy or purchase a property for their...
Do you need to replace a trustee?
Trusts are some of the most effective tools anyone with an estate plan can use, and when planned and run well, they offer strong property protections and peace of mind that few other things can. Trusts also require human trustees, and this is where many estate plans...
