When beginning the process of estate planning, it is important to consider who you would like to act as your legal and financial voice should you become incapacitated. Whoever you choose receives the legal ability to speak on your behalf, so taking time to carefully...
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Florida’s construction defect laws
A construction defect is a problem in the construction that lowers its value or functionality. Some flaws are immediately apparent, such as water leaks, while many others go unnoticed for years after the structure was completed. Apparent defects are termed "patent."...
What you need to know about child support
After a divorce in which children are involved, the court may grant custody to either party. However, it does not take parental responsibilities away from the other, and both parents are legally required to provide for the child. Usually, the parent with physical...
3 family rules that can make co-parenting much easier
Divorce with young children can be a messy and difficult process. You don't get the clean break that other couples enjoy because you will have to share custody for years. Even after your children become adults, you can expect to see one another at college graduations,...
3 signs you may need to challenge the executor of an estate
The executor or administrator of an estate has a lot of responsibility. They need to file paperwork with probate courts, secure property left behind by the deceased and handle all of their obligations to others. Most of the time, an executor will do their duty...
3 times construction companies may need legal support
Construction is a competitive but potentially lucrative industry. Companies that have positive established reputations or that can offer a competitive bid on projects can likely stay busy year-round in Florida. There is always demand for new homes, as well as...
Reach for help if you cannot afford your child support payments
According to recent statistics, nearly 11 million child support cases are in arrears across the nation. In most cases, noncustodial parents want to make good on their support obligations, but they lack jobs and financial resources. The worst thing parents in Santa...
Protecting the inheritance of your children after a divorce
In a way, divorce makes estate planning a little easier for parents. One of the hardest things about considering your own death is the idea that you and your spouse will die together and leave your children completely alone. The likelihood of that occurring after your...
Handling a dispute with your Florida homeowner’s association
If you live in a home that falls under a homeowner's association, or HOA, this group must abide by the Florida Homeowners' Association Act. This law establishes rules for HOA management, operation and scope of power. It also determines the route to resolve issues...
3 grounds for contesting a will in Florida
The Centers for Disease Control reported that the average death rate in the U.S. was 869.7 deaths per every 100,000 individuals in 2019. That same year almost three million Americans died. Death is an unavoidable fact of life and one that may leave behind probate...