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Losing a loved one is never easy, and the process of settling their estate can be daunting. For those who inherit a home with a mortgage, the question of what happens to the mortgage can add an extra layer of complexity to an...

Trusts are commonly used in Florida wealth and estate planning to protect assets, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure that assets are distributed according to the grantor’s wishes. In Florida, a trust’s grantor...

As a shareholder of a corporation, you have the right to sue on its behalf if you believe the corporation’s management has behaved illegally or against the best interests of the corporation. Such cases are known as...

The administration of a trust should be efficient, effective, and in accordance with the terms of the trust and the Florida Trust Code. If a trustee fails to properly administer a trust, they can be removed by court order. To...

Whether you are the court appointed personal representative of a Florida probate estate or the beneficiary of a Florida probate estate, understanding the rules governing personal representative compensation is important....

As a Floridian, it is critical to understand the intricacies of asset protection laws. While certain assets are immune from creditor judgments in Florida, it is critical to consider additional safeguards for your wealth, such...

In Florida, the recovery of attorneys’ fees is governed by a mix of statutory law and case law. The general rule is that each party to a lawsuit must pay their own attorneys’ fees, unless a statute or contract provides...

Alternative dispute resolution, commonly referred to as ADR, defines a method by which a broad variety of disputes are resolved involving the use of mediators and arbitrators, as opposed to a lawsuit in court. You might...

When two parties enter into a contract in Florida, they both have certain expectations and obligations to fulfill. However, when one party fails to meet those obligations, a breach of contract occurs. In such a situation, the...

Testamentary capacity is a crucial element in the creation of wills and trusts in Florida. It refers to the mental and legal ability of a person to create or modify their estate planning documents. The state of Florida...