Orsatti & Associates, P.A., Legal Blog
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...
When should you update your estate plan?
All adults should have an estate plan in place that allows them to provide their wishes for their assets when they die. This plan does much more than that. It can also set the terms for someone to have power of attorney over that individual’s finances and their...
What mistakes make A-B trusts go through probate?
An A-B trust often aims to protect your assets and help ensure your loved ones can access them without the delays and costs of probate. However, even small oversights can unintentionally force parts of your estate through the probate process. There are steps to be...
A practical guide to estate administration
Administering an estate after someone you loved passes away can seem like a daunting task. Beyond the emotional side of losing a loved one, many practical and legal responsibilities must be taken care of in a careful and timely way. Understanding how to handle the...
Are you considering setting up a trust for your kids?
If you have minor children, relying solely on a will to pass down your estate may not be enough to protect their future. For starters, minors lack the legal capacity to own or manage significant assets, which means a third party will handle those responsibilities....
Do variances change real estate zones?
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...
3 ways commercial leases differ from residential leases
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...