Technology helps us capture the first moments of life and if some Florida legislators have their way, it will be a part of leaving life as well. Two bills before the state House and Senate would make electronic wills legal in Florida.An electronic will would be much...
The jobs news is good for the state of Florida and especially good here in Brevard County. According to the Department of Economic Opportunity, the number of employed people here in the county rose by nearly 11,000 to just over a quarter-million. At the same time, the...
Trademarks, copyrights and other means of protecting intellectual property can be critical to a company's success. They protect products, services and designs that are unique to one company and give it a competitive edge.However, these protections can only be...
We have made the point here and many others have made the point elsewhere: If you want your wishes for your estate to be carried out, you must spell them out and write them down with the help of a Brevard County estate planning attorney.If you rely instead on...
Florida is one of America's most popular retirement locales, so it's no wonder that many legal services here target the elderly. However, for those who are studying in college, beginning their professional lives, or just starting a family, estate planning can be a...
You're in your 50s, so you're thinking about estate planning. You have a few children, a good amount in assets - investments, cash, real estate and much more - and you want to make sure they get passed on to your kids properly. But you haven't done anything yet. If...
Did you know that you can act like a bank and loan money from your personal accounts, including retirement accounts, to people and companies looking to borrow money? We represent many clients who make these "hard money" loans secured by real estate mortgages.The...
If you are selling appreciated business on an investment/real property, IRC Section 1031 allows you to postpone paying income tax on the gain if you reinvest the proceeds in similar property.Section 1031 exchanges are generally available to individuals, corporations,...
It is quite common for a person named as a personal representative in a probate estate to incur certain costs and expenses related to the decedent and the decedent's estate prior to being officially appointed as the personal representative of the estate. Such costs...
Imagine not being sure that your lawyer will provide what is promised. Imagine not knowing where in the legal process you are, or what should be done next. Imagine hiring counsel that you did not feel completely comfortable or open with.Through mutual trust, clarity,...