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What Does Intestacy Mean in Florida?
Intestacy is the legal term that applies to the way in which Florida law requires distribution of your assets if you die before making a Last Will and Testament. In other words, if you die intestate, Florida law will determine who inherits your probate assets and in what proportion. FindLaw explains that Florida’s intestacy laws go into great deta ...
Preparing to See the Divorce Attorney
Your first visit to a divorce attorney is an important one. Being prepared with the proper information and documentation will help ensure that your meeting is productive. Having all of your questions written down ahead of time is a great idea too, so that you can leave your meeting with a feeling of confidence. The more efficient you can be, the mo ...
Is a Second Home in Florida a Good Idea?
People have lots of reasons for purchasing a second home in Florida. You might want to spend a portion of the year in a more favorable climate, or you may want to be able to accommodate friends and family on vacation. You may look at a second home as an investment opportunity. In theory, these are all good reasons to purchase a second home in Flor ...
Detailing Estate Tax Avoidance Strategies
When a person in Clearwater sits down to prepare a will, they typically do so already resigned to the fact that at least some of their assets will have to go towards paying liabilities. Even when one does all that they can to eliminate their debts before their deaths, many believe their beneficiaries will have to deal with certain expense ...