Santa Rosa Beach Law Blog
What can I do to lower taxes on my estate?
You may think that once you die, it is over, and there is nothing more to do, but that is not entirely true. Your estate lives on and the tax man wants his cut one way or the other. While many people in Florida do not have a large enough estate to incur federal estate...
3 things to do in a dispute with your HOA
Homeowners associations often get a lot of bad press. This may not be fair, but if you are in a dispute with your HOA in Florida, you may have a lot of negative things to say yourself. Arguing with the HOA makes for a hostile living environment. It can make enjoying...
5 ways to protect your small business in a divorce
Marriage and business ventures both require hard work, communication and sacrifice. But the end of a marriage does not need to compromise the future of a business that you’ve worked hard to build. While disputes over business valuation and assets are common during the...
What are the rights of a surviving spouse?
There are certain rights that you gain as a spouse in Florida. This rings true as well when your spouse dies. You are the next of kin for your spouse. As such, you also have some rights during probate even if your spouse left no will or estate plan or left you out of...
Prescriptive vs. conservative easements: What’s the difference?
According to the University of Florida Handbook of Florida Fence and Property Law: Easements and Rights of Way, Florida is one of many states that recognizes easements and rights of way. Easements grant certain individuals the right to use or enjoy the land of another...
Is my prenuptial agreement valid?
A prenuptial agreement is typically put into play to protect one party in the marriage who has more assets. If you enter a marriage where one of you has a greater amount of money, you may create this type of agreement to offer protection should you ever decide to...
What is an easement by way of necessity?
Having an easement on your property in Florida could be a burden at some point, especially if you wish to sell your property. However, there is one type of easement that may not be so easy to identify, which is important to know if you are buying property. A typical...
If I live out of state, do I need to undergo probate in Florida?
Probate court is not always a requirement: It is possible to prevent probate with proper estate planning. This could save a family from having to undergo a long and difficult court process. If your family owns property in Florida, without an estate plan your assets...
Three wills found at late singer’s home spark validity questions
It is not unusual for Floridians and people across the nation to put off the creation of an estate plan. Perhaps they do not want to think about their inevitable death. Or it could be due to a misconception that only people who have significant assets need wills or...
Dispute over beach access and use ongoing
Whether you live in Florida or enjoy spending some time in the sun during your vacation to the Sunshine State, you likely enjoy the miles of beautiful sandy beaches. But unless you're a homeowner with beachfront property, you may no longer have unlimited access to the...
