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...
Leaving money to a spendthrift is not always straightforward
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...
Litigation, arbitration or mediation?
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...
Legal results do not always require going to court
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...
Welcome To Our Blog
We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
Do you have grounds to contest a loved one’s will?
The loss of a loved one can hit anyone hard. You may have recently had a close family member pass and are trying to remember the wonderful times you spent together. However, something has been bothering you about your loved one's will.You may have learned along with...
Is the will I created in another state valid in Florida?
After decades of hard work, you’re ready to spend retirement exactly where you’d always hoped. Your “home” is no longer up north. It’s in Florida, far from the winter season’s snowy grip. But there are still some practicalities to handle, one of them being your estate...
Six things to know about creating a will
Wills are the most widely recognized estate planning documents. Most people have at least some idea of what a will does. Simply put, a will is a legal document that allows you to pass on assets to your heirs.However, you probably do not know all the specifics of...