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...
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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...
Are you familiar with these estate planning mistakes?
As you become familiar with the most common estate planning mistakes, you'll find it easier to avoid them. By doing so, you'll feel better about your current situation as well as what will happen upon your passing.Here are five of the most common estate planning...
Medical planning with a health care power of attorney
When it comes to estate planning, you spend a lot of time pondering what will happen to your assets after you pass. This is important, but it's not the only thing to think about. You also need to consider the fact that you could face a serious illness at some point in...
Planning for equal holiday custody time in Florida
Holidays can serve as an awkward, rewarding or disappointing time while raising a child during divorce. They are times when families get together and bond over the nation’s annual traditions. When it comes to a divorced family, only one parent tends to...


