One of the most common concerns when people file for bankruptcy relief is whether they will lose their property. The U.S. Bankruptcy Code was designed to help people who could not afford to pay their debts. It includes exemptions that protect the property people need to recover and rebuild after a financial...
Sadly, there are not as many state and federal resources available for parents of children with special needs. Parents must fight to obtain the necessary benefits to care for their children. Unfortunately, their children could lose those benefits if they inherit money from a parent or another party.
Florida is a popular state for investment property. Some landlords own their property because it is their primary income source and their business. However, other “landlords” may rent their vacation homes during part of the year or may have one or two investment properties they rent. The same is true for tenants....
A partnership exists when two or more people co-own a business. It is a voluntary agreement to work together to operate a company for a profit. Florida partnership laws recognize two partnership types – Limited Partnerships and General Partnerships.
What happens when disputes arise between partners with...
Dealing with a loved one's will in Florida can be challenging, especially if concerns arise about the executor, known here as the personal representative. It's important to know your rights as a beneficiary. This includes understanding when and how you can ask for an executor's removal. Our Florida estate planning attorneys...
For many of us, pets are cherished family members. Their well-being is a priority, and this concern extends beyond our lifetimes. In Florida, the legal system recognizes the importance of pets in estate planning, offering options such as pet trusts and guardianship arrangements. In this guide, our Florida estate planning attorney...
You do not want the government to take a large chunk of the money and other assets that you want to leave to your heirs as their legacy, so you will want to minimize the amount of taxes your estate has to pay. One of the best ways to reduce or avoid...
People have different financial situations and goals at age 35 than they do at age 65. As such, the actions they should take at those points in life should be tailored to help them achieve those outcomes.
This blog will provide insights on tailoring estate plans to meet specific...
Probate is the process of authenticating a Will and administering a person’s estate. It is also the process of administering someone’s estate who does not have a Will (intestate). Probate can be highly complex or straightforward and simple. It depends on the decedent’s estate and other factors. Our Florida estate...
Going through probate means that a deceased person’s estate goes through the court when it gets administered. There are simple forms of probate in Florida, as well as some types of probate that are more lengthy, complicated, and expensive. There are ways to keep your estate out of probate and get your...
