There are many different reasons why people choose to start their own businesses. Some people want the ideal life of being their own boss, which means that they plan to run the business until they retire. Other people want to take an idea or concept and find a way to...
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Going into business? First, choose a structure
There are many decisions to make when you open a business. Will you run it yourself or take on a business partner? How will you structure your company to get the most advantages from it? Keep in mind that while each type of business formation has benefits and...
What is the purpose of a quiet title action?
Handling a loved one's assets when they pass away is part of the estate administration process. Some people might not realize just how much work goes into this. The administrator must locate assets and heirs, ensure that everything transfers to the new owners...
Getting your name on the deed of a house you inherited
Florida has a few ways for someone leave you property when they pass away. Some are easier for you than others. In some cases, the deceased’s name is still on the deed, and you soon realized there isn’t much you can do with a deed that has someone...
Estate planning as a Florida business owner
For many, the word “probate” conjures images of stressful, expensive, drawn-out and incomprehensible courtroom dramas. If you’re a Florida business owner or member of a business partnership, rest assured that bad dream doesn’t have to come true...
Who will make medical decisions for you if you’re unable to?
Death isn’t something many wish to think about it. It can be sad or scary but it’s important to think about it when it comes to estate planning. Among the integral pieces of an estate plan is your medical directive. Your medical directive provides...
What is durable power of attorney?
Estate planning is essential, but can be confusing. There are so many different parts that you need to put together in order to create a plan that works. Including a durable power of attorney is just one of these parts, but it is just as important as any other...
Why do I need a durable power of attorney?
What happens to your responsibilities when you become incapacitated? Who pays your bills? Who writes your checks? Who decides where you should live and what happens to your property and belongings?The best thing you can do is assign someone you trust with durable...
What happens to your social media accounts when you die?
Social media is a regular part of our daily lives. We scroll through Facebook to check in on our friends, tweet our thoughts on Twitter and post our daily happenings, pictures and videos on Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube. For many of us, our social footprint grows...
The importance of an Advanced Healthcare Directive
In trying to avoid an uncomfortable conversation, many people put off making a plan for their end-of-life wishes. However, creating an estate plan to address your assets and medical needs gives you control over what happens in the future. Planning ahead with these...