Passing Your Wealth to Your Heirs
You may be thinking, the distribution of my estate is simple: I am leaving my car to my son, my diamond ring to my daughter, and my China set to my granddaughter. Although these are accurate representations of specific distributions in a Last Will and Testament,...
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Owner’s Title Insurance: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
If you’ve ever purchased a home or a piece of land, you’ve likely heard the term “title insurance”. What is title insurance and why might you need it? Title insurance is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the home buying process. While most homeowners are familiar with the concept of homeowners’...
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Navigating Post-Judgment Collection in Florida
Have you secured a final judgment against a party, i.e. the debtor, and are now wondering how to collect on this judgment? After conducting post-judgment discovery, which may include asset searches, interrogatories, and depositions, to locate and identify a debtor’s assets, there are several legal mechanisms available to help you, as a...
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Understanding Ancillary Probate in Florida
Benjamin Franklin is famously credited in saying that two things in life are certain: death and taxes. So, what happens to all of your stuff (assets, bank accounts, etc.) when you die? We’ve covered the importance of a Last Will and Testament in a few blog posts, but how does a Will...
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Navigating Post-Judgment Discovery in Florida
Have you secured a final judgment against a party in a Florida court? Receiving a final judgment in a Florida court is a huge victory, but to collect on this judgment, the next critical phase of the legal process is post-judgment discovery. During post-judgment discovery, the party who obtained the judgment i.e....
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The Difficulty of Litigating Smaller Cases
For cases with up to $8,000 in controversy, Small Claims Court provides a convenient and user-friendly option where individuals and businesses can obtain relatively quick justice, often without having to hire a lawyer. If you have such a claim, run a search online for the name of your county with...
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The Probate Administration Process
The Florida probate process is governed by the Florida Probate Code found in Chapters 731 through 735 of the Florida Statutes. These chapters lay out the framework for...
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What Does Personal Liability Look Like On The Job?
Can an employee of a company be personally liable for incidents that happen while on the job? The short answer is “Yes.”
Corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and other entities formed for the purpose of shielding individuals while conducting business can lull one into a false sense of...
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Understanding Asset Purchases
In the dynamic world of business transactions, asset purchases play a crucial role in the growth and development of companies. Whether you are a business owner looking to expand or an entrepreneur seeking to acquire valuable assets, it is essential to understand...
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Understanding Collection of Attorney’s Fees Under Florida Law
Under Florida law, attorneys’ fees are recoverable only when authorized by statute, contract, or certain litigation strategies, and not in every case. To collect them, a party must be deemed the prevailing party and successfully show the court that the requested fees are reasonable and properly documented.
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