Florida Legal Blog
Is a business succession plan worth it?
As a Florida business owner, you might also want to include business succession plans when you are tackling estate planning. We at L. Bruce Swiren, P.A., are here to help you look at your options for business succession plans. Business succession plans are the part of...
read moreAre guardianship laws changing?
As we age, our bodies and minds are just not what they used to be. For many people, with age comes the realization that you can no longer properly care for yourself or your needs. This means you may require a guardian. Florida has guardianship laws that outline how...
read moreUpdating your estate plan
Estate planning is necessary if you wish to have a say over what happens to your assets after you die and who makes decisions for you if you become incapacitated. But if you want your plan to continue to reflect your changing wishes and circumstances, it is vital to...
read moreHow wills and trusts differ
Estate planning in Florida may seem stressful, but understanding the fundamental difference between basic documents may make the process easier. Going into a planning session armed with pertinent information can help expedite the drafting process. Wills and trusts are...
read moreDo all Florida estates go through formal probate administration?
Probate is the legal process through which people’s assets are passed to their beneficiaries and their final affairs are resolved after their passing. Although your deceased loved one’s estate must go through this process in Florida, there are alternatives to the...
read moreHow to talk to a parent about creating a will
Passing on without leaving a clear, legally valid will can put family members through a long and complex probate process. Probate can be a very tense and stressful time for relatives—especially for the sons and daughters of the decedent. If you have an elderly parent...
read moreDo you have all the necessary advance care planning documents?
As part of your estate planning strategy, it is good to include advance care planning. That way, your loved ones know how to take care of you and your health should you ever become incapacitated and unable to voice your desires. The National Institutes of Health...
read moreWhat is the law about rental deposits?
When you rent an apartment or house in Florida, a landlord will usually ask you to pay a deposit. The deposit may be for the same amount as a month's rent or it could be more or less. This deposit is generally a way for the landlord to protect him or herself. The law...
read moreIs my relative suitable for assisted living?
You may be standing at an important crossroads with your aging parent. Your mother or father is getting on in years and might be ailing to some degree, yet is still quite independent. The idea of putting your parent in an Orlando nursing home seems like an excessive...
read moreWhat does “probate assets” mean?
When it comes to your estate, you need to be aware of what exactly will happen after your death. You may not be aware that some assets are not handled the same way as others in Florida. This is why you need to be aware of the different asset types and what happens to...
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