Author Archives: winterlaw

We just went through an insane period of real estate transactions. There was a buyer frenzy. It was common for a seller to have a dozen offers for a property, many of them over asking price. Some buyers were desperate … Continue reading →

If you own property, pretty soon, your will receive your property tax assessment. Many people are not really aware of the significance of a property tax assessment. It says on the page, “this is not a bill”. It isn’t. It … Continue reading →

If everything is going along smoothly, you probably won’t be looking back at the fine print in a contract. However, when things start to go wrong, that’s when people start to look at the contract under a magnifying glass. What … Continue reading →

My neighbor died this week. He caught pneumonia after returning from a cruise. They put him in the hospital and he was dead in 5 days. The word is that he was in the process of updating his will. He … Continue reading →

What is the difference? The short answer is that a living will is a type of advance directive, while “advance directive” is a broad term used to describe any legal document that addresses your future medical care. Living wills are advance … Continue reading →

Thinking about selling your business or getting a divorce, or just plain curious? How does a business get evaluated? The valuation process tells the owner what the current worth of their business is by analyzing all aspects of the business, … Continue reading →

What happens to your property if you die without a will in Florida? When you die without a will and the property did not have a proper beneficiary designation, then the property will need to go to probate. Probate is … Continue reading →

One of the most important reasons to make a will is to name your executor — commonly called a “personal representative” in Florida. After your death, your executor’s primary job is to protect your property until any debts and taxes have … Continue reading →

Disputes between landlords and tenants can take many forms — from upkeep and repair issues to non-payment of rent and potential eviction. In addition to making sure that you have a good rental agreement in place, being informed of your rights … Continue reading →

Thinking about forming a partnership? That’s natural, since it’s nice to combine talent, money and resources with another person. It can be more fun to share the adventure. It can be your worst nightmare also. The first thing you need … Continue reading →