There was a time not long ago when it was impossible to know who was actually the father of a child. Many people would make the assumption that the spouse or partner of the mother was the father of the child, but that is not always the case. Thankfully, modern science...
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Start building your estate plan to protect your interests
Everyone has an estate, no matter how big or small. You may believe that it's unnecessary to protect your estate if it's not very large, but that couldn't be further from the truth. People who have loved ones who they'd like to have become their beneficiaries in the...
What should you do when fighting with a homeowner’s association?
If you live in an area that is governed by a homeowners association (HOA), there is a risk that you could become involved in a dispute. Disputes can happen for many reasons ranging from decorating your property incorrectly to painting your home the wrong color.When...
Start with a basic estate plan to plan for your beneficiaries
As someone who is just starting to plan for retirement and older age, you may know that it's time to start your estate planning process, too. The basics of estate planning are relatively simple: Get a will, decide if you want to have a trust, and decide on who you...
Kids of all ages deserve help getting through divorce
When you have children and are going through a divorce in Florida , nothing can be more difficult than having to discuss the changes with them. Depending on the ages of your children, they may not understand why you're choosing to go through a divorce. They may not be...
Who pays for damage when you’re in a homeowners association?
There will likely come a time when your condo is vacant. Perhaps you'll be traveling for work, or you plan to go away for a month on vacation. Whatever the reason is, if your condo is going to be vacant, you should understand what happens if there is damage caused to...
Fighting the homeowner’s association? Dispute resolution helps
It's never a good time when you have to fight with the homeowners association (HOA) about something you want to do to your property. Nevertheless, there are rules in place in HOAs that residents have to live by.Sometimes, those rules or regulations are unfair or...
Establish beneficiaries and a solid estate plan
When a loved one passes away, one question that may arise is how you know you're getting the correct inheritance. If your parent has life insurance, then you may be established as a beneficiary and might want to make sure you're receiving a payout in accordance with...
Don’t let stress stop you from estate planning
Even with help, there is a possibility that estate planning can be stressful. It's important to know ways to reduce that stress, though, so you can move forward with the estate-planning process.At first, you may feel like you're not even sure where to start. It's...
Resigning from a guardianship: Your options
One thing that some people may need to handle is restoring a ward's capacity after a period of time where they had to have a guardian. As a guardian, you'll need to pass off the guardianship responsibilities correctly. Failing to do so can result in legal trouble.To...


