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What does Durable power of attorney mean in medical terms? Durable power of attorney for health care is a legal document that gives another person the authority to make a medical decision for an individual. The person named to represent … Continue reading →

Ben Winter is a real estate attorney. You can hire him when you have a real estate problem. You can hire him to prevent a real estate problem. A real estate attorney is equipped to prepare and review documents relating … Continue reading →

You will can be set aside if it does not comply with Florida law. What if one beneficiary (such as your ex wife) prefers to an older version of your will . The will must be signed in the presence … Continue reading →

The current real estate market is red hot. That climate creates the opportunity for problems in real estate transactions. Today, with a huge shortage of homes, sellers often find themselves with dozens of offers to choose from. If an offer … Continue reading →

Most people get a home inspection before they buy a house. If you find that your roof needs replacing or your air conditioner needs replacing, you’re not going to pay as much for the house. Obviously it is better to … Continue reading →

The new year is just a few days away. What are your New Year’s resolutions? Lose a few pounds? Exercise more? Don’t forget your estate planning. Estate Planning New Year’s Resolutions Get a Living Trust and/or a Last Will and … Continue reading →

Unfortunately sometime things go wrong with a real estate transaction. Sometimes you don’t come out of the deal with everything that you were supposed to have. Sometimes you need an attorney to help you regain what you were supposed to … Continue reading →

If you have out of state property, this along with many other possible issues, are reasons why you may need to establish a trust to avoid expensive probate costs when you pass away. Do you need a will? Do you … Continue reading →

In Florida, the person responsible for paying the title company varies per county and can be negotiated in the contract. In most counties, the seller generally pays for the title insurance and chooses the title company. Most people aren’t even … Continue reading →

You may think you are getting the keys right after you sign the documents, right? Not always. If you walk in with a certified check, you think it’s like cash, right? Not always. Sometimes the funds need to be verified, … Continue reading →