Orsatti & Associates, P.A., Legal Blog
Has a neighbor erected a fence over your boundary line?
Fences can improve property value or limit the chances of conflict between neighbors. In some cases, neighbors agree to erect a fence jointly and share the costs associated with doing so. Other times, one neighbor may decide they want a fence and may put one up at the...
Is professional valuation necessary before an estate sale?
Overseeing estate administration can be a lengthy and stressful process. Personal representatives (widely known as executors) have to wear many hats. They secure assets and communicate with creditors. They file tax returns. They may also need to hold an estate sale....
Ancillary probate can help address a Florida beach house
Florida real estate can be incredibly valuable, often especially if people own beachfront properties. Not everyone with real estate holdings in Florida lives in the state. Many people live elsewhere and only visit Florida during the coldest months of the year or while...
Can Florida testators use penalties to prevent will contests?
An inheritance can improve a beneficiary’s quality of life and remind them of the loved one that they’ve lost for many years to come. Unfortunately, inheritances can also damage family connections. Disputes among beneficiaries can tear families apart and significantly...
Could contesting a will cost a beneficiary their inheritance?
Close family members frequently inherit the assets that belonged to a recently deceased loved one. Especially when people die in their golden years, they may have taken the time to create an estate plan. Their will may identify each of their beneficiaries and allocate...
How soon should grieving family members initiate probate?
The Florida probate courts help oversee estate administration after people die. They ensure that personal representatives fulfill decedents’ responsibilities and carry out their estate planning instructions. The probate process typically takes months to complete. They...
Paying taxes is a critical estate administration responsibility
Personal representatives overseeing estate administration must juggle numerous obligations. Between probate court matters and securing property, they may need assistance keeping track of all their obligations. Properly fulfilling legal and financial responsibilities...
What is a power of attorney?
It can be hard to consider a future where you cannot take care of yourself. However, age and medical conditions can make it difficult for people to make decisions in their own best interest. When drafting an estate plan, it may be crucial to include a power of...
3 questions to ask your Florida real estate title dispute attorney
Title problems, whether they involve boundary disputes or recording errors, can threaten your ownership rights and potentially cost thousands of dollars. Your first consultation with a real estate lawyer serves as a critical first step toward resolution. This meeting...
Can disinherited children contest a parent’s will?
Adult children are often the primary beneficiaries of their parents' estates. When a parent dies, their children have the right to inherit as heirs if they do not have a will. Individuals who draft a will can choose their own beneficiaries, and children often receive...