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A Durable Power of Attorney (“DPOA”) is a written legal instrument signed by one person, known as a principal, appointing another person, known as an agent, to act on the principal’s behalf. Most such DPOAs enumerate specific powers which the agent may exercise. For...
Entrepreneurs in Florida must plan their personal estates to account for their public businesses. Different industries have different laws, but the business itself or its assets can be protected in your estate. Your wishes regarding who leads your business and how...
Now that you have rolled up your sleeves in preparing to create an estate plan, you need to strategize and make crucial decisions. Among them is naming an executor – the person who will settle your estate, work with attorneys during probate, pay any outstanding bills...
Estate planning requires deliberate work to make things less complicated for relatives and beneficiaries. A single person with no children might not think estate planning is necessary. Likely, that's because the person doesn't understand the complete picture of estate...
According to those who have studied the issue, driving on a Florida highway while tired can be just as dangerous as doing so while drunk. Studies have shown that operating a motor vehicle after staying awake for 24 straight hours is similar to driving with a...
Business break-ups can be amicable but often are the opposite, proving complicated, acrimonious and litigious. The business environment has not been helped in the past 18 months due to difficult developments stemming from COVID-19. An assortment of challenges...
If you did your estate planning several years (or decades) ago, you should take a look at it. There may be things in there that need to be changed. For example, your ex-spouse might still be listed as an heir in your will or beneficiary to your trust, while your...
Families in Florida may face difficult circumstances when a beloved parent or other close elderly loved one begins to show signs of dementia or other forms of cognitive decline. Especially if this person is single or lives alone, they may face increasing medical and...
In order to assure that the parties and the court are fully informed on all issues regarding assets, liabilities and income, the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure set forth requirements for mandatory disclosure. Mandatory disclosure is required so that the parties...
A Durable Power of Attorney (“DPOA”) is a legal instrument in which a principal can designate a person as agent to act for the principal. Most DPOAs give the agent a “laundry list” of powers covering a wide-range of financial, legal, and personal matters. These could...
