Now that you’re getting older, you’ve started looking at all you’ve amassed in your lifetime and realized that you’ve done well for yourself. Now in your 50s, your children are moving out and starting lives of their own. You have more freedom, money and assets. One...
In a last will and testament, the document typically assigns someone to serve as the executor of the estate. The named executor doesn't need to be intimately familiar with Florida law to perform the duties since an attorney could provide insight and counsel. However,...
One of the issues with estate planning in Florida involves a lack of information as to why people need to create one even if they don't have a vast family fortune. It can be easy to say that since you don't have a lot, your family will know what to do with your assets...
be married with children and they may have a house, retirement accounts and other valuable assets. This makes middle age the perfect time for a person in the North Port area to consider estate planning. The following are some reasons why estate planning is so...
In Florida, probate can be confusing. For heirs of a deceased person and the individual who is given the role as executor of a will, it can be a troubling time to address these considerations so soon after the death of a loved one. It is easy to miss certain key...
When you own a business, one of the most important aspects is deciding where you want to open up shop. Commercial space can be difficult to find and expensive to lease in Florida, so it's tempting to jump on it as soon as possible when you find what you are looking...
After a loved one's passing, you will likely have to handle many tasks. If your loved appointed you as the executor of his or her estate, you will have a lot on your plate when it comes to seeing the estate through probate. You may even have some concerns about the...
Almost everyone has heard stories about people who acquired large amounts of money and spent it all frivolously in a short period of time. Sometimes this happens after someone wins the lottery, but sometimes it happens when someone inherits a large sum of money...
When you are trying to settle a dispute, there are more ways to do so than heading straight to the courtroom. In fact, in Florida, you are required to complete mediation prior to any litigation. You can complete alternative forms of dispute resolution, such as...
Going to court to argue out an issue is an intimidating prospect for most people. Aside from the fear that you may lose your case, the amount of time the proceedings will take, the money it will cost to hire an attorney and the stress of it all makes many people want...
