Cape Coral Legal Blog
Credit card debt and divorces
In Florida and around the country, people know it can be difficult to divide assets in a divorce. An equally important but less pleasant task is assigning responsibility for debts during a divorce. Florida is a common law state when it comes to dividing assets and...
Keeping retirement accounts outside the probate process
For many Florida residents, their retirement accounts may be some of their most valuable assets. Any funds that are left over in the account after the holder passes on may be distributed as directed to a designated beneficiary. Like life insurance policies and other...
How are retirement assets divided in divorce?
When getting divorced, retirement savings are some of the most valuable assets a couple owns. They are often overlooked, especially by younger couples who are decades away from retiring. But these benefits should be divided properly to ensure that both spouses can...
What investors should know about breaking into CRE
Often referred to as CRE, commercial real estate is a viable investment option for those who aren't looking to flip houses or deal with residential tenants. While it seems like real estate investing is an easy way to make money, there are several things that potential...
When an executor must be replaced
If you are creating an estate plan in Florida that includes a will, you will need to name an executor. An executor has a number of responsibilities, including collecting and safeguarding your assets, paying taxes and distributing assets to beneficiaries. Appointing...
3 estate planning considerations when you’ve remarried
If you’ve remarried, it’s important to think about what this may mean for your estate plan. This is especially true if you have children from a previous marriage, or if your spouse has children of their own. Failing to update your estate plan may result in your ex...
When to see a child support modification
Florida parents might not understand the rules regarding modifications of child support. Many parents think that any change in income can lead to paying more or less child support. However, before parents request a modification, they need to understand the laws....
Do physicians think about estate planning?
Physicians spend a great deal of time caring for the health and well-being of others. Doctors and other health care professionals also think about their families and wish to care for them financially. Physicians in Florida might even think about the interests of...
If I am young, why do I need an estate plan?
Younger families in Cape Coral and throughout the Fort Meyers area who are just getting started in life may not see the need to create an estate plan. After all, the property that they do have may be tied up in joint bank accounts, retirement plans and a home, all of...
A non-compete agreement – is it right for you?
Building a successful business takes time, money, and a lot of hard work. Yet, even once you've established some success, you need to do everything in your power to protect it while at the same time keeping your eyes on expanded growth. This isn't an easy task, and it...
