Recent Blog Posts
Can You Go Through the Probate Process Without an Attorney?
Your mother recently died and your father has been deceased for several years. As the oldest child, you have been named executor of the estate. The beneficiaries are you and your two younger siblings. Your mother has a will and since she lived with you, her main asset is just several thousand dollars in… Read More »
Does Your Company Need a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
Hiring a new employee can be an exciting time in the life of a young company. The best workers are smart and have great ideas to help a business grow and reach its potential. However, these employees will likely be privy to classified and sensitive information in order for them to do their jobs… Read More »
Getting Married? Own a Business? Consider a Prenup
The good news is that the divorce rate is declining. The bad news? Divorce can wreak havoc on all aspects of your life. If you don’t have a prenuptial agreement in place, a divorce can cause you to lose your money, your house, your vehicles and even your business. This is why you need… Read More »
Will a Law Help Reduce Florida’s Divorce Rates?
Florida is known for its theme parks, beautiful weather and gorgeous beaches. Unfortunately, it is also known for its divorce rates. Between 2013 and 2017, for every 1,000 married people in the United States, about 11.67 individuals divorced each year. In the United States, the divorce rate per capita is 10.9%. In Florida, that… Read More »
Should You Contest a Will That Exercises Dead Hand Control?
It can be hard to lose a beloved family member. It can be even harder to find out that you were included in the will, but only if certain conditions were met. This happens in many cases. For example, the deceased may require that the beneficiary be a certain religion, marry a certain person,… Read More »
Types of Fraud That Can Ruin Your Business
Are you an entrepreneur? If so, do you know the biggest issue you could face as you run your business? If you answered fraud, you would be correct. Many business owners worry about attaining customers and making money, but the truth is that fraud should also be on your mind. Fraud is a serious… Read More »
Preparing for Divorce—Before the Wedding Takes Place
If there was a 50% chance that you could die of a hereditary disease, wouldn’t you take action to lower your risk? You probably would. So why do those who plan to get married fail to adequately prepare for the future, knowing that there is statistically a 50% chance that their marriage could end… Read More »
How Reports of Abuse or Alienation Can Affect Child Custody
When child custody comes to mind, you probably think that the women are the ones who always get custody of the children in a divorce. This is actually a common misconception. Things have changed on the child custody front in recent years because judges and courts are tired of dealing with false allegations from… Read More »
Simplifying the Probate Process
It is hardly ever easy when a loved one dies. There is, of course, the grief involved. If you’ve been appointed executor of the estate, you’ll be tasked with dealing with all of the financial aspects that the deceased left behind. If you are the executor, you have a big job ahead. First, you… Read More »
How to Be a Good Landlord and Avoid Disputes With Tenants
Landlords and tenants often do not get along due to various conflicts. Tenants expect too much, while landlords sometimes do nothing but collect the rent. Sometimes there are issues about who will pay for repairs. Tenants sometimes fail to pay rent on time or leave their place a mess. Since the landlords are the… Read More »