As any Florida resident who has worked hard for his or her money knows, protecting assets is essential. It is all too easy for creditors or taxes to eat away at hard-earned wealth, but fortunately, there are estate planning measures that individuals could take...
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Understand how earnest money applies in a real estate deal
Buying a home in Florida or elsewhere is not an easy process to complete. In fact, something could go wrong at any stage of the process. However, during this process, the buyer has various opportunities to ensure that he or she is not purchasing property that could...
Are you sure you are ready to sign that commercial lease?
When a property owner hands you a lease for a commercial property, it is likely the culmination of months, perhaps years, of your hard work. While you may be anxious to sign the document, move in and get your business up and running, you still have...
Feeling grief over divorce is a normal reaction
Grief comes in many forms and does not only appear when a person experiences the passing of a loved one. Similarly, loss also comes in different forms, and many Florida residents my find themselves feeling grief over the loss of their marital relationship after...
Has the time come to consider selling a business?
Running a family business may have been the way that many Florida residents made their income for years. However, if the time has come for the head of the business to retire and none of the other family members want to continue on in the business, selling it may be...
To avoid the probate process, correct planning is a must
Most Florida parents want to make difficult situations easier for their children and other loved ones if they can. One way to help family members handle the loss of a parent is to ensure that clear instructions have been left behind regarding how to settle the...
Buying, selling a home simultaneously complex but not impossible
Buying a house is an exciting but complex undertaking. If Florida residents have purchased a house before, they know that the process can be long, frustrating at times and stressful. However, the end result is usually worth all the time and effort put into the...
Urgent matters after your spouse files for divorce
Your spouse wants a divorce. Now what? Even if your marriage has been in trouble lately, your spouse’s announcement may be shocking or, at the very least, upsetting. You are likely dealing with an ocean of confusing thoughts and feelings, which is why it may be...
Ready to bring on employees? Remember the employment agreement
Though some Florida entrepreneurs are able to start and run their companies on their own or with a few select people for a while, business growth often presents the need to bring in employees. While employees are often a valuable asset to any company, it is important...
Becoming a guardian is sometimes necessary, not always easy
As people age, they each have different needs. Some individuals in their senior years may maintain a firm control over their affairs without needing any type of outside assistance. Unfortunately, others may face cognitive decline, health issues or physical disability...