The desire to keep a family home after getting divorced is not uncommon and is certainly understandable, especially if children are still living at home. If you are getting divorced in Florida and your spouse wants to keep your house to maintain stability for your...
Year: 2018
3 methods of reducing estate tax
When you create your estate plan, chances are, one of your priorities involves maximizing the amount of money you get to leave behind for your loved ones. While there are many different steps you can take in your efforts to do so, one way you can increase the amount...
Important estate planning considerations amid divorce
Divorce can throw your entire life into a tailspin, potentially affecting everything from your home address to the amount of time you get to spend with your children. Your financial situation and your estate planning needs are also likely to change when you...
What are the required components of a will?
Having a will allows you to dictate what you want to happen with your personal property and assets after your death. It also allows you to manage care for pets and minor children. Creating a will in Florida is not too difficult. However, you must ensure that any will...
Reviewing the cost of probate
We here at often see clients who have recently had loved one pass away in Hernando County and are now fearful about having to deal with the probate process. As you have delved deeper into your own estate planning, you have probably heard...
How can credit counseling affect a bankruptcy case?
Like many in Hernando County, you may be surprised at being asked to go through credit counseling prior to seeking personal bankruptcy. The reason for this requirement is three-fold; first, according the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, it is a federal...
How can I handle a contentious divorce?
While divorce is rarely easy for couples in Florida, in some cases it can be extremely contentious. When marriages end because of infidelity or financial dishonesty, it can be hard for both parties to move on in a healthy manner. Psychology Today offers the following...
Having a will does not mean you avoid probate
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about estate planning. One misunderstanding is that having a will helps you avoid probate. However, the truth is, having a will does not mean you avoid probate. In fact, the assets in your will go through the probate...
Can you get a lien removed on your property?
If you have a lien on your property in Florida, it could prevent you from being able to sell your property and pose a threat to your standing with your creditor or lender. If left unattended for too long, it could also begin to affect your credit and create problems...
What’s the difference between divorce and annulment?
While divorce and annulment are similar in the sense that they spell the end to a marriage, there are significant legal differences between the two. Understanding these differences is crucial if you believe you may qualify for an annulment, which entails meeting...