Author Archives: winterlaw

Did you ever get a bad Google review? Can it hurt? You bet it can. When comparing different companies to choose for a product or service, you better believe that people read the Google reviews to help in making their … Continue reading →

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 →