You have plenty of items on your divorce checklist, but do you have a separate checklist listing the tasks necessary to protect your business from divorce proceedings? Do not let a lack of knowledge lead to losing all the time, effort and money you invested in your...
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Can homeowners associations restrict solar equipment?
The FSEC Energy Research Center at the University of Central Florida explains that Florida law generally allows homeowners to harness energy from the sun by installing solar equipment. State law prohibits covenants, deed restrictions and ordinances from banning...
Where should you file for divorce?
When you decide to file for divorce, you may plan to file in the state where you live. If your spouse is in the military, though, you can choose where to file for divorce. It is wise to examine your options before beginning divorce proceedings. Several factors...
Can I protect my property from creditors?
Florida’s broad homestead laws could protect your assets from creditors. For proprietors who live on their own property, Florida real estate code offers certain protections. Those with a title or deed to a self-inhabited property can apply for homestead status. This...
A health care directive enables control over medical treatments
Members of the baby boomer generation may have unique requirements when creating an estate plan. Issues of medical preferences often require special attention when the preferred choices do not reflect traditional or standard treatments. An individual may wish for...
Mortgage closing costs explained
Virtually every first-time homebuyer in Florida knows that a down payment is necessary to secure a home. When it comes to closing costs, many are surprised the first time they hear about it. Some of the immediate questions include what it is for, how much it costs and...
Can probate be bypassed?
You have likely heard estate planning experts in Santa Rosa Beach advise people to plan to avoid probate whenever possible. This is due to the fact that probating an estate can be a long, drawn-out process, requiring multiple hearings and resulting in inordinate legal...
6 steps to protect your small business – and employees – from the COVID-19 coronavirus
The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak continues to dominate the news cycle in the United States. Fear of a widespread outbreak has many people – including small business owners and employers – wondering how to best protect themselves and others. The Centers for Disease...
Preparing for litigation risk as a small business owner
If you have launched a new company, you likely spend most of your waking hours working on the operational aspects of business ownership. One aspect that you should not ignore is knowing how to deal with a possible lawsuit and preparing for this kind of issue in case...
What are the basics of real estate law?
It does not matter whether you want to work in the real estate industry or you hope to own your property in Florida. There are some basics that you need to know about real estate law. Although it may sound complicated, the basics of real estate law are not complex....