Santa Rosa Beach Law Blog
Understanding Walton County’s development ordinances
The land in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and the surrounding area is attractive for real estate developers. The location of parks and nearby recreational activities makes it essential for advanced development planning, ensuring it remains beneficial for everyone. We...
Some parents are battling over how to handle custody amid COVID-19
It hasn’t been the easiest seven months to be a parent. When coronavirus began to really spread in the United States last March, parents had a new problem to confront. How would they protect their children from contracting the disease? Things even became more...
3 elements of undue influence in estate planning
Estate planning documents, such as wills, should reflect their drafter’s genuine intentions. That is not always the case, however. Sometimes, an unscrupulous person takes advantage of the estate planner to receive some benefit from the estate. Undue influence, one of...
Hidden assets and debts in a divorce
The need to divide assets and debts in a divorce typically gets a lot of attention by the spouses involved and those around them. This often leads to concerns about losses and how each person may support themselves in the future, send kids to college and even how they...
What are the requirements for a personal representative?
Your personal representative will act on your behalf after your death to help with the finalization of your estate. If probate lasts for quite some time, this person will also have to manage your estate until the time of disbursement. According to the Florida Bar, you...
When should you start thinking about your estate plan?
Some people believe that estate planning is only for the elderly. However, estate planning is a good idea for anyone, at almost any age. Estate planning provides many benefits to people in all stages of life, from young parents just starting out, to middle-aged...
What happens when Floridians die without a will?
An individual’s will is a critical element of an estate plan. Alongside trusts, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and other estate planning documents, a will offers the decedent a chance to dictate how their estate gets divided among their heirs. Unfortunately,...
Can will beneficiaries challenge an executor?
Dealing with a deceased loved one’s estate can bring multiple challenges for those left behind. During that time, you don’t want any extra stressors to add to the difficulty of losing a beloved member of the family. To make the process easier, an executor can handle...
How can I avoid legal problems when buying a home?
While buying a home is an exciting prospect, legal issues can throw a real damper on the event. Real estate transactions are often complicated, and surprising problems can pop up when you least expect them. In addition to problems with home inspections and financing...
5 life events that merit a will update
A will is a good idea for anyone who has a full time job, a home and a child or children. A will is also a good idea for people who travel frequently or who have a serious health issue. But once a will is created that does not mean it should never be reviewed and...
