Santa Rosa Beach Law Blog
What is a ladybird deed?
A ladybird deed is a deed that allows you to retain control of your real estate while you are living but you designate the individuals who you would like to take that real estate after you pass away. According to the American Council on Aging, a ladybird deed allows...
How can you avoid accidentally disinheriting your children?
After your first marriage, it is common to marry again. If you find yourself in this situation and you have children from your first marriage, it is vital that you make sure you do not accidentally disinherit your children. This is a real risk that you face if you do...
Marital property: What all does it entail?
Divorce is often a complicated process, as there are many topics to negotiate in the final divorce settlement. One of the most difficult issues to tackle may be that of property division. While separating marital property may seem like a somewhat simple process, it...
Should you update your estate plan?
As a resident of Florida who already has an estate plan, you may think this is enough and that you can stop thinking about estate planning. Unfortunately, that is not entirely true. As things change in your life, you will want your estate plan to be as updated as...
How can the acceptance of benefits doctrine impact you?
You likely will have many issues in your high-asset Florida divorce, but one of the most complicated issues may well become the provisions of your property settlement agreement. Once it becomes part of your final divorce decree, you may find it quite difficult to...
Your right to proper disclosures when buying property
The law in Florida puts some requirements on a homeowner to give you certain information about the property before you buy. These are disclosures. A seller must obey the law when it comes to telling you about issues and other important information about the property....
Blended families and estate planning
When a couple in Florida makes the choice to get married, they often spend a lot of time discussing plans for their wedding. A lot of energy also commonly goes to the logistics of their new post-marriage life including where they will live, when each person's children...
Do you know how to discharge your duties as executor?
Serving as an executor, or personal representative, of a deceased family member or friend is a solemn undertaking. The decedent no doubt felt that you were trustworthy and capable of carrying out his or her wishes. However, now that the time has come to act, do you...
Some facts about Florida construction lien law
Regardless of your place in the long chain from lender to owner to contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, you have the right to timely payment when money is owed to you during a construction project in Florida. When you are not paid, you have the right to legal...
Working through family law issues with the flu
Our law office knows that people have a particularly hard time during their divorce for a host of reasons, from the financial strain they are experiencing to emotional challenges. At the law offices of Daniel W. Uhlfelder, P.A., we also realize that many people in...
