You may be like most people who think that an estate plan is only for protection of your financial assets. However, a properly executed estate plan can be also be set-up to protect your health and end of life care.If you are ever incapacitated because of a health...
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Why you need to have a healthcare directive in place
Have you thought about your end of life care? Granted, it is not an easy thing to think about, but it is very important. When it comes to creating an “advance directive” for your healthcare planning, there is never the right time because it is the same for everybody....
Why do I need a durable power of attorney?
Married couples often ask if it is necessary to have powers of attorney when each has a spouse that can be there for them in the event the other becomes incapacitated. While this may seem like a logical solution to keep a couple from setting up powers of attorney,...
Everything you need to know about power of attorney
When you are planning for you future, it is likely that you will create an estate plan so that you know your assets are safe and under your control even after you are gone. As you are going through the process of estate planning, you will need to name a power of...
Reasons to take a Quiet Title Action lawsuit
Inheriting or purchasing specific property in Florida doesn’t always require a simple signature. Depending on the property’s conditions written in the contract, you may not be the only person entitled to the property you want. These rival claims are known...
Wills: A lesser known way for soldiers to protect their family
According to a recent survey, more than half of American adults don’t have estate planning documents such as a will or living trust. The most common reason for people to delay this incredibly important task is the misconception that they’re too young. As a...
A quiet title action can keep your property rightfully yours
Whether you’ve just purchased your first piece of property, inherited a home from a departed relative or are diving into the business of real estate development, you need to know that ownership of real property can get very murky very quickly. Before you get...
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRUST AND A WILL IN FLORIDA?
Wills and trusts are among the basic building blocks of estate planning, and yet many people are unsure of what exactly the difference is between the two. Below, we go through the essential aspects of wills and trusts, and how both can be critical to furthering your...
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP AND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IN FLORIDA?
If you are carrying on a business with at least one other person in Florida, you may be wondering whether you need to create a business organization and complete filings with the state, such as through creating a partnership or corporation. You may be surprised to...
AVOIDING PERSONAL LIABILITY AS A CORPORATE SHAREHOLDER IN FLORIDA
There are numerous benefits that come with choosing to conduct your business entity as a corporation, but one of the most prominent benefits is the protection against personal liability. Put another way, if a corporation racks up debts that it cannot pay - whether...