As a landlord, choosing the right tenants for your investment property is crucial for both the success of your investment and the peace of mind of both you and your tenants. Finding reliable and responsible tenants can help ensure that your property is well-maintained...
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How can you cope with the emotional toll of divorce?
If you and your spouse have decided to get divorced, you may have concerns about how you will manage the logistical aspects of ending your marriage. But you may also worry about how you will cope with getting divorced on an emotional level. The Centers for Disease...
Should you use online services for business documents?
Considerable work and expense go into establishing a business. Thus, owners remain on the lookout for ways to save time and money. One way entrepreneurs try to economize their budget and schedule is by using online legal document assistant services. However, doing so...
3 reasons to update your estate plan
An estate plan is a set of legal documents that outline how you want your loved ones to distribute your assets after you pass away. However, life is full of changes, and it is important to update your estate plan regularly to ensure it reflects your current wishes....
What to include in an estate plan
Did you know that 67% of Americans have no documents, guidance or plan in place for when they die? This means that their families will have to rely on the government and probate process to determine who gets what. If you want to determine your beneficiaries and their...
Buyer-side and seller-side closing costs
Florida generally has low taxes and affordable real estate. However, there are some expenses that might surprise unprepared buyers or sellers during the transaction process. Closing costs are a classic example. One should typically be able to predict closing costs...
Mediation may be beneficial for divorce proceedings
Some divorcing couples may think that litigation is the only option when it comes to divorce. However, there are other methods that are less contentious. Mediation is a popular option for couples who can communicate and are willing to work together. It is also less...
How can you avoid disinheriting children after a divorce?
If you had an estate plan before your divorce, you need to double-check it following your divorce and if you plan to remarry. Most people plan to leave some of their assets to their children. If you have children from a previous marriage and want them to continue to...
How to choose an executor? And other estate planning FAQs
Whether you go the will or trust route, part of estate planning involves choosing a person to execute your final wishes. The law refers to this person as the estate executor. Though an estate executor does not need specific legal knowledge, he or she should be...
Who may contest a will during probate?
The probate process can be a high-tension time during which the court will confirm the validity of a will and administer the deceased's estate with assistance from a named executor. Tensions may flare further if a family member believes they have a reason to contest...
Many Family Law situations can have a big impact on your future.
Don’t forget to update your estate plan.