Developing a property typically means converting unused, vacant land for a residential or commercial purpose. In many cases, property development relates to commercial endeavors. Someone may want to build a multi-home community and sell the new homes to individual...
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How can you pass assets to your loved ones?
Estate planning is a crucial process that ensures your assets are handled according to your wishes. It involves preparing for the management of your estate after your death. There are various ways that you can get assets where you want them to go. It’s critical to set...
What is the dissipation of marital assets?
Married couples are generally supposed to divide their assets in a divorce. If they both have claim to those assets, one person can’t simply keep it for themselves. This includes things like bank accounts, investments, vehicles, homes, art collections and much more. ...
Has your spouse become controlling?
Sometimes, it can take several years before married couples really know one another. Despite every marriage having its ups and downs, many couples become stronger as the years go by. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for every couple. Some partners don’t like the...
Avoid scope creep at every turn
Projects both large and small face can get derailed and go wildly above budget. Some causes are unavoidable, like the weather here in Florida where hurricanes are frequent and unwelcome occurrences. Other causes, however, remain firmly under human control and can be...
Subcontractors can seek a lien instead of suing a business
Subcontractors work for construction firms or other contractors during construction projects. Many companies find that it is more cost-effective to hire subcontractors on a project-by-project basis than it is to hire them permanently. Subcontractors often enjoy such...
What are your alimony options?
Alimony is a form of spousal support that’s given from one spouse to the other after a divorce. The purpose of alimony is so that a spouse can continue living a lifestyle they’re accustomed to living until they can become self-supporting. Typically, alimony is given...
3 strategies when you and your HOA clash
A Homeowners Association (HOA) is a governing body that establishes and enforces community rules, helping to ensure that residents comply with them. These rules are typically outlined in the HOA’s covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs). It’s important to...
When is it time to review your estate plan?
It is important to periodically review an estate plan. You’re not always going to have to make updates to that plan. But you want to take a look at the plan and compare it to your current life situation to see if it still fits. In some cases, you’ll realize that...
Can a delay in a construction project lead to litigation?
Construction litigation can be a very stressful experience for all the parties involved. Disputes can take months to resolve. Going to court can also be expensive and could damage the reputation of the businesses embroiled in the dispute. Such litigation might stem...