You put a great amount of individual effort into your employment in Hernando County; why, then, is your ex-spouse entitled to a portion of the benefits that come from that effort (such as your 401k)? First, it should be remembered that the money that funds your 401k...
During divorce, timeshares may present unique challenges
Timeshares are often an effective way for ordinary people to enjoy the jet setter lifestyle. After all, for just a fraction of the cost of buying a vacation property, you have access to a piece of paradise a few days each year. While you may love sharing your...
Do you need to change your estate plan after divorce?
Who is the main beneficiary of your estate? If you were married, chances are that person would be your spouse. Here is a related question: Would you want your ex-spouse to inherit your money, even after you were divorced? Of course, your answer is probably that you...
Business owners, litigation and personal bankruptcy
Whether you run a retail business or a company that deals with manufacturing, finance or any other field, you may face many challenges each day. As a business owner, being taken to court is one of the most difficult problems that you may encounter. Not only can...
The end of marriage and health problems
When a couple splits up, they may be dealing with many different challenges. Those who bring their marriage to an end may be struggling with child custody issues, or they may have concerns about what will happen to their finances during and after the divorce....
How do you sell an inherited Florida timeshare?
Selling a timeshare in Florida is challenging even under the best circumstances. If you had to do this as part of your duties as the executor of an estate, there could be even more for you to consider. This goes beyond whether you want to keep the property. When you...
Tips for rebuilding credit after bankruptcy
As someone struggling with increasingly overwhelming medical, credit card or other debt, you may be thinking about filing for bankruptcy so you can get that fresh start you desperately need. While filing for bankruptcy may, in fact, be able to help you get your...
Unwanted heirlooms? Consider having an estate sale
Not all inheritances are needed or wanted, as we at are aware. If, like many Florida residents after the death of their parents, you find yourself with possessions you have no room or need for, you may feel guilty even thinking about...
Establishing paternity in Florida
These days, an increasingly high percentage of American babies are born to parents who were never married, and such situations can give rise to a wide range of highly emotional and paternity-related issues. Maybe you are the mother of a child and the person you...
When must claims against an estate be submitted?
Most in Hernando County may view the probate process as only dealing with the distribution of assets to an estate's beneficiaries. Yet the actual purpose is to settle all of a decedent's financial affairs. This includes any creditors claims that might...