Closing on a home is exciting. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a retiree who is looking for a warm-weather getaway, it’s a thrill to have a place that you can call your own. However, what was thrilling can quickly turn terrifying if...
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Probate process in Florida
If a person residing or owning in property dies and leaves assets behind, their estate will go through the probate process. The probate process can be complicated, depending on the size of the estate and whether the decedent had a will. However, an attorney with...
Estate planning and the generation-skipping trust
A lot of people think that estate planning is nothing more than drafting a will that evenly divides their assets amongst their children. But estate planning can be much more than that if you want it to be. In fact, the process is highly customizable so that your needs...
Why should you consider a trust when planning your estate?
While many people use a will as the foundation for their estate plan, you may want to explore more options. For many, a trust is an essential way to achieve their estate planning goals. What unique goals can a trust help you achieve? Trusts can preserve your privacy....
Estate planning and a fresh outlook on life
Some people have a hard time approaching the estate planning process because they do not like thinking about issues related to the end of life. However, setting up a solid estate plan often provides people with a fresh outlook on life. For example, people have peace...
The differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
There are some key differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Knowing the differences will help you determine which bankruptcy type is best for your situation. We understand the bankruptcy laws in Florida and have helped many of our clients file their...
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...