The last thing you want is your family to squabble over your estate once you die. You do not want your relatives fighting over money and assets. Instead, you want the probate process to go as smoothly as possible. You must remember that probate litigation is...
Year: 2018
You may need a nondisclosure agreement for protection
You may have a valid reason for sharing valuable company information. In fact, sometimes you have no choice but to do so. One of the best business decisions you can make is to protect confidential information through the use of a nondisclosure agreement, or NDA. Why...
Can you challenge your parent’s will?
If you were shocked and dismayed when you discovered the contents of your recently deceased Florida parent's will, you may be questioning whether or not you should challenge it. The answer to that question depends on what grounds you think you have for the...
Domestication of foreign judgement cases: Attorney referrals
Obtaining a judgment against a defendant is a large enough task. But when the defendant has moved to Florida and you're practicing out of state, collecting on that judgment can be a difficult or impossible task. Collecting on a foreign judgment can be a long and...
Can the debt collector make me pay my deceased parents’ debt?
You are beginning to make funeral preparations after your father's recent passing when you start getting calls from creditors and mail from debt collectors. It seems that your parents had a significant amount of debt, and now their creditors expect the heirs to...
What is undue influence?
In Florida, a will may face a challenge if allegations arise that all or some of its provisions stem from undue influence on the testator. The law surrounding this issue contains many complexities, but it can help to read through a basic outline of relevant...
3 Myths about probate
Probate is an area of estate planning that is widely misunderstood. Many myths abound in this area of the law, and you should know how to separate fact from fiction. Have a look at these three common myths about probate and see if you know the truth. When it comes to...
What happens if your parent dies without a will?
Losing a parent is heartbreaking. The stress and sadness of the tragedy are even stronger when you find out there is no will. If there are no written instructions about how to distribute the estate, you are probably feeling a lot of confusion. You probably have...
4 Legal issues you must consider for your business
Creating a small business is an exciting milestone in your life. However, in order to be successful, you must tackle legal issues head-on. If you neglect the necessary paperwork, you may face liabilities that could potentially put you out of...
What licenses do you need for your Florida business?
Starting a business comes with a long to-do list, from coming up with a name to creating contracts. One of the items on that list is securing the licenses and permits you need to legally do business. Their purpose is to track transactions for taxes and to protect...
Find Out How We Can Help You: Contact Us Today
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. We have office in Orlando.