Cape Coral Legal Blog
Estate planning and the family business
An estate plan can accomplish many things, but at its heart is the goal to insure that your property is passed on to the next generation in a way that respects your wishes and your hopes for your heirs. This goal is important for all kinds of property, including...
Over-50 divorce is impacting estate planning
Estate planning can be complex in Florida. Even those who have taken the necessary steps to have a comprehensive and well-crafted estate plan could find themselves facing issues they never expected. If this is connected to family law and a divorce, it is imperative to...
Wills help grant your post-death wishes
Everyone should undertake the unpleasant but necessary task of deciding what happens to their property after they die. A will is the foundation of estate planning. A will allows you to decide who gets your property instead of a court making this decision under Florida...
Protecting your retirement in divorce
Undergoing a divorce can be a juggling act involving the law, emotions and finances. This is especially true for couple overs 50 ending their marriages who accumulated assets over many years. These divorces may also involve a spouse who has not worked for years or...
The duties and requirements of an estate executor
Most of the time, when a family member asks a person to act as executor of an estate, the answer is yes. However, also most of the time, the person agreeing to do so has no idea what he or she is actually committing too. Acting as the executor of an estate is an...
Misuse of a Power of Attorney
While there are several differing types of Power of Attorney recognized as valid in the state of Florida, one thing remains the same across the board… they all carry the potential for misuse. For this reason, the Florida state legislature has enacted certain...
Changes to luxury real estate in 2020
The luxury real estate is slated to make a comeback in 2020. In 2019, homebuyers who could afford high-end, luxury properties chose to “wait it out.” In other words, with such drastic economic uncertainties around the globe, they chose not to spend millions of dollars...
It’s never too late to plan your estate
After retiring, planning your estate may be one of your top priorities. Failing to execute a will could leave a probate court in charge of what happens to your belongings. According to Caring.com, 40 percent of Americans do not have an estate plan. Creating your will...
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...
