Many people like to take a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to practical matters like hair-cutting and home repairs. While tackling projects around the house can be rewarding, a DIY estate plan might backfire. Navigating the intricacies of wills, trusts and associated...
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Year: 2024
Common reasons for spring break arrests: Guidance for parents
During spring break season, young people are often prone to engaging in activities that may lead to trouble with the law. As such, parents should be aware of these common risks and have open and honest conversations with their teens and college-age children about...
2 common types of boundary disputes
Many properties have land attached to them, whether that be a small to mid-sized garden or a farm with 300 acres of land. As the owner of the property, that land is yours to use and enjoy. Nobody should unnecessarily interfere with your enjoyment of your own land. ...
What to expect when business partners become business enemies
The beginning of a business partnership is often much like the beginning of a romantic relationship. People tend to see one another through rose-colored glasses and dream of the best future possible. After many months of working together to establish or grow a...
Will divorce impact your estate plan?
Once you have made an estate plan, it is important to come back to it and review the plan periodically. You want to ensure that it still works with your current life conditions. In some cases, you may review it and find that everything is perfect. In other cases, you...
When can someone request a court decree adjustment post-divorce?
The Florida family courts may issue several different decrees at the end of divorce proceedings. Most couples share property and possibly debts as well, resulting in a property division decree. If divorcing spouses have children together, there could potentially also...
Digital assets are getting more complicated
Digital assets are growing more common. In many cases, sellers are phasing out physical copies of different types of media. People are simply buying or downloading digital copies, instead. There are countless examples of this, from video games to musical albums to...
How do you work with your soon-to-be ex to sell your home?
For most divorcing couples, their largest and most valuable asset is their home. Whether yours is a small condo or a sprawling beachfront estate, determining what happens to it is likely one of the biggest divorce-related decisions you’ll make together. If you...
Why does getting married young increase divorce odds?
Modern couples don’t get married at as young of an age as they used to. Many people will wait until they are in their late 20s or 30s. In the past, marriage in the early 20s or even the teens was much more common. One reason that this practice has waned is because...
Can you use a trust to protect investment assets?
People acquire many different types of property for investment purposes. Some people buy real estate to rent out to others or resell in the future. Others purchase stocks and other traditional investment instruments. Those investment resources could be at risk if the...