As a prospective business owner, you have run into some real estate issues. You purchased a property that you believe will be ideal for your new company. The only problem is that the city is now telling you that the property is only zoned for residential use, so you...
A commercial real estate lease makes retail, industrial or office space available without locking a company into a specific facility indefinitely. Many entrepreneurs and business leaders reviewing commercial leases for the first time have a false sense of confidence...
When people think about estate planning, they often picture a single document or a last-minute decision. In truth, a complete estate plan is a collection of carefully prepared documents that work together to protect your wishes, loved ones and legacy. Whether you're...
Whether you have been named as estate executor in a will or appointed administrator by the court, you probably want things to flow smoothly. Unfortunately, if someone challenges the deceased's will, you can expect complications. If a challenge arises, your role is...
Testamentary capacity refers to a person’s legal ability to make a valid will. In Florida, the law requires that the person understands the nature of drafting the will, the extent of their assets and the natural beneficiaries of their estate. The person must also...
In some sense, a payable-on-death (POD) account is not much different from any other financial account or bank account. You can use it to hold funds, and you can make withdrawals or deposits as you wish. You have full control over the account and no one else can...
Most estates that pass through probate court only require review and oversight from the courts. However, sometimes people pursue litigation because they have serious concerns. Some probate litigation relates to issues with the documents. Others begin with questions...
When someone passes away, their estate must go through a process of administration. This process involves distributing assets, paying debts, and following the deceased's wishes. In Florida, the person responsible for managing this process is called the estate...
Estate planning empowers you to determine the future of your assets. A pour-over will is a legal instrument often used in conjunction with a trust to streamline asset distribution and maintain privacy. How a pour-over will functions A pour-over will serves as a...
Real property law includes complex doctrines, and one notable example is adverse possession. In Florida, this legal mechanism allows a non-titleholder to acquire ownership of land under specific statutory and common law conditions. Understanding adverse possession in...