When you are future-proofing, you need to prepare for worst-case scenarios to ensure your family honors your wishes after you pass away. A will acts as your voice in dictating how you want your property and assets distributed after your death. It is a legal document...
Probate is a process that aims to protect the rights of everyone involved, from the person who passed away to the loved ones they left behind. However, this also comes with various steps and requirements, such as validating wills, paying debts and ensuring assets...
Florida law gives you broad authority to exclude most family members from your estate. But the rules are not uniform. Some heirs have legal protections you cannot override with a will alone. Knowing the difference can prevent a costly legal challenge later. Spouses...
When an ex-spouse moves out of state either to avoid paying court-ordered child or spousal support or because doing so is a “bonus” of such a move, the stress can be borderline maddening. Fortunately, federal and state laws provide tools to enforce spousal and child...
If you are a father going through a custody case in Casselberry, FL, you may wonder whether the law guarantees you equal time with your child. The short answer: no. Florida law does not automatically award 50/50 custody to fathers or mothers. Instead, courts focus on...
Florida’s homestead exemption is legendary. Creditors hate this protection; debtors move to Florida for its benefits. This post addresses how this legal tool can protect a debtor’s primary property and serve as a frustration of creditors. The Florida homestead...
When a property owner dies, their real estate typically must go through probate before heirs can legally transfer, sell or refinance it. Probate is necessary to clear the title because the deceased owner can no longer sign documents or convey ownership rights. This...
While wills can help you determine which people should inherit your estate after your passing, writing one is much easier said than done. It can be extremely stressful and upsetting to contemplate your own mortality. Similarly, your family may fight or argue over your...
Divorce with children almost always triggers child support. Courts intend for these payments to help make sure the child has funds to meet their needs. Although most cases result in both parents playing a financial role in the rearing of their children, there are...
As a commercial landlord in Florida, you expect tenants to follow the lease. However, disputes can happen even with a clear agreement. Florida courts read commercial leases carefully. Minor wording issues or skipped steps can give tenants reason to push back. Past...
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