There are many moving parts involved in purchasing a Florida home. If you have your eye on a particular property, one thing you want to do before making a final decision is have a professional home inspector perform a home inspection. The main point of a home...
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3 elements to include in a basic estate plan
A Florida estate plan helps ensure that your wishes for the future come to fruition after you are no longer around to see to it. When you die without having created an estate plan, the responsibility of distributing your assets and tying up other loose ends falls on...
4 ways to ensure probate goes smoothly
After you die, the probate courts determine how to divide your estate. The process is extensive, which can delay the distribution of your assets to your beneficiaries or increase emotional turmoil amongst the family. Luckily, there are several things you can do to...
What should you do when you recognize early signs of dementia in a loved one?
Dementia often creeps up on a person. In its early stages, it can be difficult to detect. U.S. News and World Report notes that many times people brush off the symptoms of dementia as normal signs of aging. This can be detrimental because a person with dementia can...
What are the duties of an executor?
Executors have a high level of responsibility when it comes to managing and overseeing an estate. This process is difficult for everyone, but especially the executor, who acts in a managerial position. What are their exact duties, though? What should you know about...
How do you handle a driveway encroachment?
Dealing with property division and boundaries can sometimes cause a headache for people, even though it normally does not pose a problem. This is the case in the event of a driveway encroachment. But exactly what is this, and how does a property owner handle it?...
What do Florida home sellers have to disclose about a property?
When you buy a home in Florida, it is important that you do your research and make sure the property you buy does not have any major issues or problems that are going to cost you down the line. There are also certain things about a home that the seller has a legal...
How can a special needs trust protect your child’s benefits?
Estate planning is essential for having a say in what happens to your assets after you die. If you are the parent of a child with a disability, you might have unique considerations that a special needs trust could help you address. Understanding what a special needs...
Can dehydration indicate something more serious?
As individuals age, they often require fewer liquids to remain fully hydrated. Still, if your elderly loved one is not receiving sufficient fluids, his or her health may decline rapidly. Even worse, dehydration may be evidence of something considerably more nefarious....
Is it ok to buy a home that has a party wall?
If you are trying to become a homeowner in Florida's red-hot housing market, you simply may be unable to afford a single-family home. After all, according to Zillow, the average cost of a house in Orlando is currently nearly $370,000. Even though there are few cheap...