Santa Rosa Beach Law Blog
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...
read moreDispute 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...
read moreReal estate litigation damages business, personal relationship
When Florida neighbors are embroiled in a dispute over real estate, it can turn contentious and evolve into a difficult situation that may lead to real estate litigation. These situations can emanate from disagreements that are major or minor. Regardless, for all...
read moreWhen should you start thinking about your estate plan?
Estate planning feels like something you should do in the future, but you just are not sure when that means you really need to get down to it. You want that plan in place before you pass away, but how do you predict that? Is this something you should do after you get...
read moreWhat are pretermitted loved ones in wills?
Estate planning in Florida is not always a simple. Many times, people create a document such as a will and they proceed to have long lives after the fact. This is not a bad thing. Having an estate plan is smart, especially for people who are in good health and are not...
read moreDivorce and entitlement of proceeds when a marital home is sold
Floridians who get a divorce might be of moderate means or be in the middle of a high asset divorce. Regardless of their financial circumstances, there will be one property that has significant value and from which both sides will want a share: the marital home....
read moreWhat does Florida law say about how wills are executed?
In Florida, having a basic estate plan is an important step to ensuring a smooth transition for the family left behind. A will is one of the most common documents. Wills need not be complex, but there are inherent legal requirements to make the document valid. This...
read moreDivorce, bridge-the-gap and rehabilitative alimony
In a Florida divorce, whether it is a high conflict divorce, a high asset divorce or has other circumstances surrounding it, the topic of alimony - also referred to as spousal support - will come to the forefront. Both parties will have reasonable positions on how...
read moreWhat rights do you have during corrupt HOA dealings?
Properly zoned, planned and organized neighborhoods benefit residents greatly. There is much to be said about uniform enforcement of appearance standards and maintenance requirements. They can help contribute to overall property values. They can also make it simple...
read moreDurable powers of attorney can be beneficial to Floridians
When Floridians are crafting an estate plan, they will frequently consider the basic and obvious devices like wills and trusts. For many, however, there are other concerns that they want to address. That includes what will happen if they have medical issues, become...
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