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Going through a divorce is never easy, and to make matters worse, you need an in-depth analysis of your assets so that you can divide them. If you haven't agreed with your former spouse, asset division may become a problem. There are several things that the court...
Estate planning terms can be confusing, especially when they sound similar to one another. From the names, you may think that a living will and a living trust relate to one another. Actually, they are two different things. A living will and a living trust can each be...
Your estate plan often contains many different components. Altogether, it can seem difficult to review the entire thing. This will certainly get old quickly, especially if you plan on sticking to expert advice and reviewing your plan every 3 years. So what can you do...
Before you buy a home in Florida, the owner of the home has to disclose certain things about the property. If the seller fails to tell you something he or she must lawfully disclose and it winds up having a big impact on a home's condition or value, you may be able to...
As a subcontractor who works on large construction projects, you may be in the middle of a long line of people waiting for payment to come down from the owner and through the contractors and subcontractors. Just like all the others working on the project, you need the...
Going through a divorce can be a challenging process. It can be even more difficult when you have a hard time communicating with your spouse. Divorce is a common experience for many couples – the American Psychological Association states that approximately 40 to 50%...
A Florida home may be the biggest investment you ever make, so you would be wise to do your due diligence before signing on the dotted line. You may hear the terms “contingencies” and “disclosures” thrown around as you navigate the contract process, but you may not...
Public beach access has become an increasingly contentious issue in Walton County. Ordinances allow customary use, which gives the public access to beaches adjacent to privately-owned beachfront property. Review the current status of the customary use rule as well as...
It is never a pleasant matter to handle a dispute, even if you prepare for it. But the more tools you have at your disposal, the easier it is to handle these matters as they arise. One of the best things you can do is have a wide arsenal of methods to handle disputes....
A will is a fundamental estate planning tool in Florida, but it may not be the only tool you need. State law, life insurance policies, trusts and other factors may mitigate the effectiveness of your will. Knowing what to address in your will and what may be...
