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...

The probate process in Florida can be extremely complicated. In fact, probate can be a source of great confusion and frustration for those who are unfamiliar with its intricacies. In order to help you understand how probate in Florida works, below are answers to some common probate questions.  

What is probate?Probate is the process by...

In Florida, married couples may either file for bankruptcy jointly or separately. When a couple files for joint bankruptcy, the debts and property of both spouses are combined. Below are some issues to consider regarding bankruptcy and marriage. 

Type of debt – When determining...

In Florida, all lenders are required to go to court in order to initiate the foreclosure process. To begin the process, a lender must file a lawsuit in the circuit court of the county where the property is located. However, the filing of the lawsuit is just the beginning of the process. Below is...

Title refers to the legal ownership of a piece of property. And while most real estate transactions are free of title problems, complications do occasionally arise. Below are some common real estate title problems encountered by the purchasers and sellers of property in...