Cape Coral Legal Blog
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...
How does estate planning cover digital assets?
Part of estate planning often includes naming an agent in your will or giving a trusted individual power of attorney. Including these people in your will may give them certain rights to access your communications and financial information in order to execute the terms...
Considerations when selling a home as an estate administrator
Serving as the executor for an estate or as the trustee for a trust that is part of an estate is both an honor and a lot of work. You will need to fulfill certain obligations, including paying the debts of the deceased individual, as well as carefully following the...
How usury laws can affect business owners in Florida
Floridians often think of usury laws from the point of everyday consumers. However, everyday consumers own businesses too. To operate and grow that business, the owner may need a business loan, auto loan or other short-term loans to fill gaps caused by late payments...
Should you worry about estate challenges because you remarry?
Getting divorced changes your life and your family, especially if you have young children. For many people, divorce has an impact on their estate as well. If you have met someone else and fallen in love, you may be thinking about remarrying or may have already tied...
