Florida Legal Blog
What 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...
read moreDo not include these assets in your will
Before you sit down to write your will, you need to know exactly what you plan to include in it. Taking an inventory of all your assets can help with this process. It can also help you to identify what not to include. Assets in trust Perhaps you have not created a...
read moreHow much control should you give your financial POA?
It is not uncommon for Florida residents, as they grow older, to experience a decrease in cognitive function. This decrease may be minor and include nothing more than forgetting the occasional tidbit of information, or it can be more severe and entail forgetting major...
read moreWhich landlord red flags should I look for?
Renting your first home or apartment can be exciting. However, you want to vet your prospective landlord carefully to ensure you’re making the best decision about your housing. WiseBread.com recommends the following tips, which will help you identify any potential...
read moreWhat are the signs of elder abuse?
It is a sad fact that many elderly people are vulnerable to abuse. Abuse can come from fellow family members, the staff at nursing homes and even uncaring spouses. Being able to identify the common signs of elder abuse is imperative to ensure your loved one receives...
read moreFour reasons you need a probate attorney
Being asked to serve as the executor of someone's estate can be both overwhelming and outright exhausting. Sometimes, it makes sense to hire a probate attorney to help. Here are the four most common reasons that people hire a probate attorney to handle an estate: 1....
read moreWhat kind of qualifications should a good executor have?
If you own a business, you probably appreciate employees who turn out to be great administrators. This is a skill you would ideally like to have in your personal representative. If you are about to prepare your will, here are three tips to help you make the right...
read moreAvoid tenant disputes by following these tips
Being a landlord can be hard. While owning rental property is often a financially rewarding venture, the experience of dealing with tenants can be somewhat difficult and frustrating. To minimize the stress you experience and the conflicts you may have with your...
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