It can be challenging to determine who should be liable if a tenant is injured on their rental property. Is it the landlord? Is there an option for compensation for the injuries? What can the landlord or the tenant do to protect themselves moving forward? We will review these topics in the following article. Read…
You may feel like you have hit the jackpot; you have some real estate that you want to sell and that a family member or loved one can purchase. You get to cut out one or several of the “middlemen” and help out someone you care about while also selling some real estate. What could…
Almost any family can benefit from an estate plan. Estate planning typically includes a trust, a will, and several other options to protect assets and provide for beneficiaries long after we are gone. It can provide a great sense of comfort to families to know what to expect during and after one’s life by stipulating…
If you believe your property is at risk from adverse possession, or if you’re making an adverse possession property claim, arrange to discuss the matter at once with an Orlando adverse possession attorney. What is adverse possession? The proper legal description is that, it’s a legal concept that allows someone to gain title over a…
Selling your home without a real estate agent can save you considerable cash, but if it isn’t done correctly, a mistake could cost you. If you sell your home without an agent in central Florida, have the pertinent documents drafted or reviewed by an Orlando real estate lawyer. When you sell your home or any…
Should you set up a family limited liability company (LLC)? Establishing an LLC is a smart way to protect the assets of your family business. A limited liability company is a business structure that shields the company’s owners from any personal responsibility for the company’s debts and liabilities. LLCs merge some of the advantages of…
Whether you are renting an apartment in a complex or renting a house from a private owner, there are certain things you should consider before taking the plunge. Apartment complexes often offer the convenience of quick repairs, common area maintenance, and certain amenities like a pool or gym. Similarly, renting from a private homeowner often…
Florida is set to enact its new PIP laws on January 1, 2013. The Florida Legislature has enacted a new PIP Statute which severely limits your right to obtain benefits under your PIP insurance. Additionally, it gives insurance companies numerous ways of not lowering their rates. In effect, this is a huge boom for the…
Lane splitting is riding a motorcycle between lanes or rows of slow-moving or halted traffic, all going in the same direction. If you are injured in a traffic accident caused by lane splitting, ask an Orlando car accident attorney to help you recover compensation. Lane splitting is illegal in Florida. Florida motorcyclists should know that…
If you are injured by a negligent driver in a central Florida car accident, as soon as you have been treated by a healthcare provider, arrange to discuss your legal rights and options with a top-rated law firm for auto accident claims in Orlando. It isn’t difficult to be injured in a Florida car accident….
After a person passes away in Florida, probate begins. The probate process must be considered when you plan your estate. Our law firm has considerable experience with the probate courts in central Florida. If your loved ones need legal assistance with the probate process after your death, an Orlando probate attorney knows how to resolve…
When you work with a real estate agent to sell a property, the agent prepares a purchase agreement, but if you sell your property on your own (For Sale By Owner or “FSBO”), ask an Orlando real estate lawyer to prepare an FSBO purchase agreement on your behalf. An FSBO agreement is a legally binding…