Complex Legal Challenges
In Florida, as in most states, if you are considering a divorce, there are a number of matters that you need to think about and steps that you should take. First and foremost, you should think about your safety and well-being as well as that of any minor children. If...
In April of 2021, the Florida legislature unanimously approved passage of SB/HB 1041 which provided additional protections to elder persons . Among the changes, SB/HB 1041 amended Chapter 825 which addresses the abuse, neglect and exploitation of elder persons and...
Developing a comprehensive estate plan comes with a significant amount of stress, worry and complexity. Individuals can be overwhelmed by the process and intimidated by the decisions facing them. When determining the distribution of assets and finances, however, there...
It is not uncommon for individuals to feel intimidated by the scope of an estate plan. While developing a comprehensive estate plan can be a complex undertaking, the flexibility allows people to determine the distribution of their assets and prevent unnecessary...
If you get appointed as an executor in Florida, you will have many responsibilities once the individual dies. There’s a lot that you need to do in order to make sure that their estate gets handled properly. These are some of the things that an executor needs to take...
When you prepare your last will and testament, you will normally name someone to serve as the executor of your estate. However, if you are a Florida resident and fail to do so, or if you die intestate, the probate court will appoint someone to administer your estate....
In our law practice, we often hear people contact us saying they need a divorce but that it will be “uncontested.” Sometimes they are correct in saying this but in other cases, they don’t really understand what an uncontested divorce means. The meaning is broader than...
Residents of Tampa and other areas of Florida may want to learn more about what situations make probate necessary. Laws vary from state to state, but Florida has a streamlined process for estates under $75,000. Estate planning is easier with a knowledge of the...
We often hear parents who are seeking a divorce use the term “child custody.” The fact of the matter is that the term custody is no longer used in Florida dissolution of marriage proceedings. Instead, the terms “parental responsibility” and “time-sharing” cover what...
People across the U.S. are eager to return to a sense of normalcy and look forward to a fun summer after an especially tumultuous year. Families will be traveling to Florida for a vacation; stores will be opening up; residents will be getting together with neighbors...