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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
“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...
Many Family Law situations can have a big impact on your future.
Don’t forget to update your estate plan.