If you have to go through probate, you will likely want to work with an attorney. When you choose your attorney, you'll have to set up an initial appointment to discuss the case.To get everything ready for this meeting, you should first educate yourself on what you...
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Understand your right to spousal support in Florida
Spousal support is an important protection for those who earned less throughout a marriage or who have fewer opportunities for work immediately after divorce. The support is designed to help people boost their income following a divorce and to support them as they go...
Learn about the facets of estate planning and plan early
Estate planning is talked about as if it's something for older adults to consider, but the reality is that anyone of any age can start planning their estate. Estate plans have several important purposes. Some include: Naming an executor of the estate Creating and...
Be cautious with a homeowners association dispute
There may be times when you dispute issues that the homeowners association (HOA) brings to your attention. It's wise to look carefully at any complaint so that you can argue against it and prepare to win a fight against your HOA.Did you know that a 2015 survey showed...
Setting up your estate plan correctly saves time and money
Not planning for your estate correctly can mean leaving your loved ones to deal with debts and other issues. You might end up with your estate going into probate, which delays the distribution of your assets.As someone who is aging, it is important to review your...
Should you use life insurance policies in estate planning?
Life insurance is something many people opt to have as they begin to age. It's particularly common for people who have spouses and children, because they don't want to leave their loved ones without the money they need following their death.As you age, life insurance...
Alimony: Many factors influence if you’ll pay
Alimony can be a contentious part of a divorce, depending on the situation you're in. If you're a person who brings in around $60,000 a year, for example, the idea of paying out a substantial amount in alimony could threaten your financial stability. However, if both...
These 3 documents are among the most important in estate plans
Estate planning is an important part of any person's life. Whether you're 18 or 88, estate planning is a way to take control of your life and your assets.If you've decided to begin planning your estate, then it's time to look into the most important documents. If...
Understand your role as an executor
Probate administration is an important job. Probate administration refers to focusing on what happens to a person's estate after their death. A probate administer (executor) might be your estate-planning attorney or another person of your choice.The person who takes...
How can I resolve a homeowners’ association dispute?
As long as there are homeowners associations (HOAs), there will be disputes. However, most of these disputes, when properly handled, can be resolved satisfactorily.If you are a member of an HOA and you are embroiled in a dispute, it may be helpful not to view the HOA...


