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…
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…
What is a Florida Revocable Trust? A revocable trust in Florida is a legal fiction, meaning that you and the trust are the same things as long as you’re alive. As you file your income taxes, you file the assets listed in the living trust as you would other assets that give you an income….
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…
What is a Residential Eviction? A residential eviction can occur when a tenant violates or materially breaches the tenancy terms. An eviction can also result if the tenant refuses to move out after their lease term has subsided. Chapter 83 contains the laws and obligations of the tenant and landlord in Florida. What Steps Does…
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…