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Transferring real estate in your trust
Real estate plays an outsize role in estate planning. Aside from savings and investments, your home is likely your largest asset. And if you own other properties, they may form the bulk of the assets you pass on. But transferring property involves more than deeds and...
Planning to avoid estate taxes
Many of the strategies suggested by estate planning experts in Sarasota are specifically aimed at reducing the number of liabilities that might lessen the overall value of one's estate. However, people might reasonably assume that no amount of planning will overcome...
How must Florida landlords store a security deposit?
As a Florida landlord, you have the right to collect one to two months’ rent as a form of protection against potential damage, eviction and vacancy costs. However, once you collect a security deposit, you have a legal obligation to safeguard the money in a secure...
Can bankruptcy impact your ability to get a job?
Filing for bankruptcy is not nearly as woeful as many people make it seem. In fact, your decision to file for bankruptcy, relieve your overwhelming debts, reestablish healthy money habits and start anew can actually be incredibly rewarding. When you recognize the...
What you must know about changes in real estate consumers
Real estate is complex. Not only do you have to worry about the state of the market, but you also have to stay on top of what consumers want. The needs of buyers and sellers change often. If you do not keep current with their needs, you might have some trouble doing...
End-of-year estate review
With the holiday season in full swing, it is logical for residents in Florida to be eyeing the upcoming transition to a new calendar year. The start of a new year is often a time when people step back and review many important parts of their lives and initiate some...
Should I buy long-term care insurance?
While most of us are familiar with the necessity of creating an estate plan here in Florida, the needs of old age are often overlooked. While being in good health and having a long life is what most of us aspire to, the reality is that, the longer you live, the more...
Is bankruptcy the right option for me?
Mounting debt can be difficult to deal with, especially when you're subject to seemingly endless creditor harassment. In this case, you may be thinking about filing for bankruptcy. While bankruptcy might not be right for everyone, it can be a good option for people...
4 medical topics to consider when writing a living will
Planning for the end of life may seem a bit morbid. After all, Sarasota residents prefer to focus on life rather than death. Still, you may eventually lose the ability to make your own medical decisions. Executing a living will may help you keep some control through...
Reducing the likelihood of an estate-related dispute
Estate plans are a critical part of one's life for a host of reasons. Not only do they ensure that the assets one has worked so hard to acquire are managed appropriately in the future, but they also account for how loved ones will be provided for after losing a close...
