Florida Legal Blog
What to consider before creating an estate plan
Many people may realize they need an estate plan but not know where to start. There are a few things people should keep in mind as they create their estate plan.ย According to Nerd Wallet, one of the first steps ofย estate planningย is listing all the assets. People...
Will your estate require Florida probate?
When planning your estate, you may wish to help your executor and heirs avoid the probate process. Probate, the legal term for court supervision of estate asset distribution, can sometimes be expensive and time-consuming. Explore the probate process in Florida and...
What are some signs of elder abuse?
If you have elderly loved ones, such as older parents, it is likely they need some degree of help in their daily lives. In addition to the help you provide, your senior relative may be assisted by nursing home staff or by a home caregiver. They may even be assisted by...
What are some common issues that arise during real estate closings?
When buying a home, making it to closing day can feel like a real triumph. However, issues often arise during the real estate closing, and depending on their severity the results may be disastrous. Here are a few common issues to be aware of, as well as some steps you...
How can real estate contingencies help home buyers?
Purchasing your new home in an Orlando neighborhood can be an exciting time for you. Still, you want to be sure your dream home does not turn out to be a nightmare. That is why you should consider putting in a number of contingencies as part of your real estate...
How do you pick a good executor?
Florida residents like you work hard to build up your estate. It makes sense that you want your estate plan to handle everything about your estate with care. You want to ensure the right things go to the right people. To do this, you must have a good executor. But how...
Understanding ancillary probate
You may never have heard of ancillary probate and have no idea what it means. However, if you are the administrator of an estate of a person who owned property in Florida, ancillary probate is a topic you may have to deal with. Therefore, you should understand what it...
Understanding emotional elder abuse
Elder abuse affects roughly 10% of American seniors over the age of 60, and this is just a figure from the reported cases. Many cases of elder abuse go unreported each year because the victim feels embarrassed, ashamed or they do not understand they are being abused....
What first-time Florida homebuyers need to know about disclosure
Buying a home in Florida for the first time is often a thrilling experience that can quickly become devastating if the seller did not make the appropriate disclosures.ย Purchasers typically have legal recourse if the real estate contract omitted specific facts about...
Do you want to offer your aging parents financial help?
While your parents may take care of themselves just fine financially, they could be close to an age where they have trouble managing their finances by themselves. Is it time for you to step in and offer a bit of assistance? Kiplinger touched on the topic to help adult...
