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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 →

Real Estate is booming. People are investing in real estate again. There are bound to be disputes. You may need to hire an attorney. You want to make sure that you hire the right one. To start with, you want … Continue reading →

Before you meet with your estate planning attorney, you need to get some information ready. First of all, you need to decide about the people aspects of your plan. As time goes by, things change and the people in your … Continue reading →