Personal representatives (commonly known as executors) have a multitude of responsibilities when administering an estate and going through the probate process. Many of these responsibilities are to be expected. Others involve complications they didn’t expect. When...
Business litigation can quickly become very complex and confusing. There may be multiple parties involved, disputes about contract terms and even a lack of resources to compensate the plaintiff. Those planning to initiate business litigation often need to review the...
When many people think of estate planning, they just want to write a basic will. They can split up their assets and, as soon as they pass away, the estate goes through probate and the beneficiaries that they named receive those assets. While this can be useful, it is...
The first months of parenthood are filled with decisions that have immediate answers. Which pediatrician feels right? Is the car seat installed correctly? Is the baby eating enough? Those questions demand attention because the consequences feel close. The harder...
Selling an investment property can open the door to new opportunities, but it may also create a significant capital gains tax obligation. That tax liability can reduce the amount available to purchase another investment property, making it harder to grow a real estate...
Most working professionals and their spouses are eligible for Medicare benefits when they retire. They may assume that they don't need to worry about qualifying for Medicaid due to their work history or overall health. However, people never truly know what may happen...
Many Florida couples are in “mixed status” marriages where one spouse is a U.S. citizenship (either through birth or naturalization) and the other holds some type of visa. Oftentimes, the non-citizen spouse is a lawful permanent resident (LPR) with a green card who is...
For many people, purchasing a home in Florida is an exciting opportunity. The state's warm climate, beautiful coastlines and vibrant communities attract buyers from across the country. Yet, one of the realities of Florida living is notably not so appealing: hurricane...
A Florida buy-sell agreement controls what happens to your business when an owner leaves, becomes disabled or dies. Without clear terms, you and your partners can face disputes, valuation fights and delays that strain daily operations. Florida law allows you to set...
Partnership agreements help two or more people cooperatively develop and run an organization. Their agreement outlines the contributions they should make and the compensation they receive. It may include restrictive covenants to protect the organization if one partner...