Facing a creditor claim or planning an inheritance in Broward County? Creditors cannot always seize trust assets, but the outcome depends entirely on whether the trust is revocable, structured with a spendthrift clause, or subject to Florida statutory exceptions. Learn how the law protects your assets.
Month: March 2014
Elder Law in Florida: What Does an Elder Law Attorney Actually Handle?
When an aging parent begins struggling with finances, medical decisions, or long term care, families can suddenly find themselves facing legal questions they never expected. Here is what an elder law attorney actually handles in Florida, and when it may be time to call one.
How to Choose an Attorney in Coral Springs: What Should You Look For?
Finding an attorney in Coral Springs is not particularly difficult. There are law firms, directories, referral services, advertisements, reviews, and search results ready to give you names. The harder part comes afterward. You have a legal problem. You may have several attorneys in front of you who appear qualified. Their websites may use similar language. […]
What Does a Divorce Attorney Actually Do in Florida?
A divorce attorney explains how Florida law applies to your situation. He or she prepares and files legal documents, negotiates with the other side, handles procedural requirements, and represents you in court when necessary. The work can also involve property and financial issues. As well as parenting plans, child support, mediation, settlement agreements, and other […]
How to Protect Your Finances and Your Future During a Florida Divorce
How can you protect your finances during a divorce in Florida? Start by documenting your assets and debts, understanding which property qualifies as marital or nonmarital, and reviewing the financial consequences of any proposed settlement before signing. Under Florida Statutes § 61.075, courts generally begin with the premise that marital assets and liabilities should be […]
What Happens If the Original Will Is Missing in Florida?
A missing original will does not automatically end an estate plan. Learn how Florida courts evaluate copies, witness testimony, and possible revocation when a will cannot be found.
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Why Use a Real Estate Attorney in Florida? What Legal Counsel Adds to a Transaction
A Florida real estate attorney knows the rules that govern property transactions, from contract requirements and title issues to closing procedures and the remedies available when something goes wrong. A buyer or seller generally does not have that knowledge. There is no reason to expect them to. You know the property. What you want to […]
What Is Better, a Trust or a Will? How Florida Families Can Decide
If you have started looking into estate planning, you have probably run into the same question in several different forms: Should I have a will, or should I have a trust? The internet tends to make this sound like a simple contest. Trusts avoid probate. Wills are cheaper. Trusts are for wealthy people. Wills are […]
What Does a Real Estate Attorney Do at a Florida Closing?
A real estate closing can look deceptively simple. The buyer signs documents, the seller signs documents, money changes hands, and the property changes ownership. The legal work behind that moment is considerably less simple. A Florida real estate attorney can review the purchase contract, examine title issues, address liens and other encumbrances, review the closing […]