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What Estate Planning Documents Do I Need in Florida?

What Does an Effective Estate Plan Include? In estate planning, an individual or a family arranges to transfer assets and other financial matters in anticipation of death. An effective plan will help to minimize the tax ramifications for the family after death and help alleviate questions or issues with the probate process. By creating several…

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Appealing an Unlawful Detainer in Florida

What is an Unlawful Detainer in Florida? An unlawful detainer is a court process that assists homeowners, property owners, or other legally positioned people in obtaining court help to remove someone from their property.  For example, if you have a tenant, you would evict them if they weren’t paying rent or were otherwise a less-than-desirable…

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Can a Bank Refuse to Honor a Power of Attorney?

What Are the Reasons Why Financial Institutions Reject a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives someone the authority to act on your behalf. A financial POA authorizes your appointed agent or attorney-in-fact to handle your financial matters if you become incapacitated. A lot is at stake when…

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When Can a Landlord Be Held Liable for Tenant Injuries?

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…