Everybody should have some sort of estate plan. But it’s something that should be tailored to your needs. Below, we’ve outlined the most important elements to add to your estate planning. Use it as a checklist when you’re ready to make your plans. Choose a Guardian for Minors As a parent, your children are your [...]
Local governments make use of zoning to protect the community’s health and safety while encouraging growth. Zoning laws, sometimes called land use regulations or zoning ordinances, also regulate the features of a building, along with the required setback from the street. Different Zoning Laws for Different Businesses Zoning laws aren’t quite like the weather or [...]
.With more brick-and-mortar businesses struggling, commercial landlords have a lot on their plate. Commercial landlords in Downton Sanford face lengthy and complex evictions if their tenants can no longer pay the rent. Fail to conduct the eviction properly along with strict Florida leasing laws can impact a landlord’s remedies. To help limit the loss of [...]
When it comes to planning your estate, the conversations can be daunting. But they’re important to protect your future as well as your loved ones. While it’s not easy to predict the future, putting time into your estate planning can save relationships, resources, and ensure you leave a lasting legacy. Essential Florida Estate Planning Documents [...]
When you face the prospect of foreclosure, it’s important to understand your rights. Not only will it help you move forward, but it can also help ease a great deal of anxiety. When You’re Served Foreclosure Court Papers If a lender starts a foreclosure lawsuit against you, you’ll receive court papers. Typically, the sheriff will [...]
When you pass on, a probate judge appoints an executor to your will. It’s normally someone you’ve already nominated, but the judge has the final say as to who will act during the probate process. Beside an executor’s personal obligations toward you, he or she has a legal responsibility to your estate, beneficiaries, and creditors. [...]
There’s that saying about good fences and good neighbors that you’ve probably heard, and for the most part, it rings true. But what happens when a property line, fence or tree issue results in a neighborly argument? Most disputes are easy enough to work through. Yet some turn ugly quickly. Whether it’s a matter of [...]
Small business owners know that running a business in Florida can be a complex matter. It all depends on the services or goods you offer and how the business is structured. No matter how easy or difficult it seems in theory, there is a web of legal issues to consider as a Florida small business [...]
Despite its name, a Florida buyout agreement isn’t about buying or selling a company. Rather, it’s a binding contract drawn up between business partners detailing future ownership of the company. It’s one of the strongest ways to define how the business will be transferred in the event of disability or death. What to Include in [...]
A power of attorney (POA) is a legally binding document that someone designates to someone else, called the agent. The purpose is for the agent to act on the persons’ behalf to make decisions on certain important matters. Different Types of Power of Attorney There are a few different types of power of attorney, and [...]
