Families that own a business or have substantial assets may want to consider forming a Family Limited Partnership to protect their assets for future generations. There are many benefits of using a Family Limited Partnership as part of a comprehensive estate plan. However, these partnerships must be created very carefully to ensure that the...

As most of us know, an estate plan is essential to ensuring that your wishes are carried out when you are incapacitated or upon your death. Much of this determination is related to your physical assets. However, as technology continues to become more ingrained in our lives, it is now more important than ever...

Even with a long history of case law, estate planning can sometimes seem overwhelming for people. That’s why it isn’t hard to understand why estate planning for same-sex couples may also prove complex – regardless of whether or not you are married. Luckily, with the help of a Florida estate planning attorney with experience...

Any time you interact with the public, you are susceptible to a lawsuit. That is why no matter which industry you work in, you are always exposed. However, there are certain industries that are inherently more susceptible to lawsuits than others. This group often contains people with careers in medicine, law, and finance. These...

The death of a parent can be devastating. But while you are working through the emotions of this new chapter in your life, the last thing that you feel like doing is dealing with the confusion of their estate – especially if it goes to probate.

Probate is a legal process that settles an individual’s...

When someone passes away, they often leave many of their assets to family members and close friends. Unfortunately, they also often leave debts and other obligations. How is this handled? Probate is the legal process used for identifying the assets of a specific decedent’s estate and then using those to pay debts or obligations that...

With 13.3% of the more than 20 million individuals who reside in Florida renting their place of residence, Florida has one of the largest populations of renters in the country. That is why it is so important for the tenants to understand some of the most important basics of Florida real estate law. Here...

When you are leasing your property out to someone, it is important that you have your tenants sign a lease or rental agreement in order to protect yourself. It is equally important to ensure that all terms and obligations (as well as the rights of both the landlord and the tenant) are clearly laid...

Estate planning is a process that involves the legal structuring of the disposition of one's assets. All couples, whether married or unmarried, should participate in the estate planning process. In fact, estate planning is particularly important for unmarried couples, as they have less legal protection than married couples. If you are part of...

Zoning laws, while obviously designed with important purposes in mind, are not as consistent as one might expect. Although some suburban or even urban communities, usually those with very expensive homes, may be clearly separated from anything remotely connected to business or industry, others, usually those with low-income homes, are often dotted with various...