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Personal Representative Duties in Probate
After a person dies, their estate typically has to go through probate. Probate is the process of settling a deceased person’s estate, particularly their assets and debts. Not all assets have to go through probate. Some examples include assets held in a living trust, assets with a designated beneficiary (like life insurance policies or… Read More »
Trustee Duties
In most cases, a person dies with a will (or maybe they die with no will at all). In some cases, though, a deceased person may have a trust in place. When a person has a living trust, a trustee manages their assets upon their death. A trustee is a person or entity legally… Read More »
Florida Rent Control Laws
When it comes to disputes between landlords and tenants, there is often one main factor: money. Specifically, the arguments tend to center on rent increases. In some areas, rent increases every year. From 2011 to 2019, rent costs increased less than 3% per year. In 2022, after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, rent… Read More »
Proposed Amendments to Florida Probate Laws
Sometimes state laws change over time. Some changes are being proposed for certain probate laws. The Florida Probate Rules Committee proposes amendments to the following rules: Rule 5.025 (Adversary Proceedings), Rule 5.122 (Curators), Rule 5.200 (Petition for Administration), Rule 5.320 (Oath of Personal Representative), and Rule 5.470 (Ancillary Administration): The amendment to Rule 5.025… Read More »
What Divorced People Wished They Would Have Done Differently
In the heat of the moment, many people threaten divorce. Roughly half of all marriages go through it. While most people move on with no regrets, some people wish they would have done things differently before filing. Marriage is hard work and a lot of couples give in too early. As time goes on,… Read More »
The Damage of Divorce on Children
Divorce is a major event that has emotional and financial ramifications for the spouses involved. Of course, researchers and child experts say that divorce is damaging to children as well. But is it because of the parents or the divorce itself? A new paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) looks at… Read More »
Preventing Divorce in an Executive Marriage
Being a high-powered executive of a major company can be exciting. But of course, such a career comes at a price. There are no doubt long hours and constant travel involved. All this time away from home puts a strain on these CEOs’ marriages. In many cases, both spouses are employed, causing additional pressure… Read More »
How Role-Blurring Can Ruin a Marriage
Adults are versatile creatures who often take on multiple roles. We’re not talking about a theater play, although it certainly can feel like one at times as we take on the part of not only a mother and wife, but also a sister, friend, employee, employer, and neighbor. Each role demands time, effort, and… Read More »
Common Marriage Hurdles That Lead to Divorce
Marriage is supposed to be a safe relationship, where you feel comfortable with your partner and have a deep connection with them. However, not all married people feel this way. Being married to someone is hard. Your whole life is enmeshed in this one person and it’s not always a happy experience. Life changes…. Read More »
Divorces Spike in Early Spring, Late Summer
Divorce lawyers are taking a little break right now. No, they’re not vacationing on an island. They’re just preparing for the wave of divorce filings that will likely hit their offices in a couple months’ time. While January is known as “Divorce Month” because many couples tend to call it quits after the holidays,… Read More »