Before you can finance or purchase a property, you need to ensure the seller has the right to sell it. It may sound unnecessary, but there are a few reasons to consider a title search before you close the deal. What Is a Title Search? This involves going through the public records. The point is [...]
In the state of Florida, a commercial lease agreement gives the landlord important paperwork to enter a rental agreement on his or her property. Commercial leasing is more complicated than a residential lease. It calls for careful handling during negotiations. Before you enter into a commercial lease agreement, you need a thorough understanding of what [...]
Zoning laws dictate what type of structure may be built. They also stipulate if an existing property can be repurposed, or whether an existing structure can be replaced or not. Even if these aren’t changes that you’re thinking about, you might know someone who is. Understanding your local zoning laws will ensure you get the [...]
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 [...]
