Wills often serve as the cornerstone of someone's estate plan, providing clear instructions on how to distribute their property to family members, loved ones and even charitable causes after they die. However, sometimes family members question whether a will is truly...
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Is pursuing wage garnishment worth the effort in Florida?
Collection activity is frustrating for an organization that just wants payment for services rendered or goods delivered. While most consumers will do everything in their power to remain in good standing in re: their financial obligations, there are always some people...
Six valuable tips for filing a quiet title action in Florida
Quiet title actions are a legal process used to ascertain the true owner of a property. It is often a challenging and time-consuming process and while people can file these lawsuits on their own they usually have an attorney represent them. When do people file quiet...
Who pays the debts for an estate?
When an elderly family member passes away, you may find that you are listed as a beneficiary in their will. This means that you’re going to inherit some of the assets that they have left behind. Beneficiaries are often heirs, but they don’t have to be. You can be a...
When could a real estate partition action become necessary?
There are several ways you might jointly own a piece of real estate with one or more co-owners. Maybe you and your siblings inherited the property from your parents. Or you joined a group of investors to buy the property. Whatever the arrangement or motivations, you...
Will a no-contest clause keep you from challenging a will?
Human relationships are full of complexities, and they often change over time. You may have gone through a difficult time in your relationship with your parent at some point in the past, then reconciled long before they passed away. It can come as a shock, then, to...
What does a Florida code enforcement attorney do?
There are numerous state laws in Florida that directly relate to how someone maintains their property. Those who own real property have an obligation to keep that property compliant with state standards. Failure to do so could result in enforcement actions, possibly...
Can your will include digital assets?
Most of the time, a will is going to include two different types of assets. First, you have physical assets that the person owns. These are tangible in nature, and may need to be sold or simply given to various family members. Examples include art collections, homes,...
3 occasions when you may want to revise or re-write your will
The will you draft determines who inherits property from your estate and who will care for the people that currently depend on you, such as your minor children or your ailing parents. Many responsible adults create wills when they have people who require financial or...
Can you enforce a judgment from another state in Florida?
Your rights in civil court depend on state law. As a business or service provider attempting to collect on an amount due, you may turn to the civil courts in the state where you provided the service or where the non-paying customer lives. When you have proof of missed...
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