Many Florida homeowners take out second, third and even fourth mortgages against their property in order to finance repairs, education or other major expenses. However, as you are probably aware, there are risks associated with this practice. What seems like a...
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Proving your ex-spouse is in a supportive relationship
Many in Hernando County might view you having to pay alimony to your ex-spouse as some form of punishment. Yet you may be fine with paying it provided that it helps him or her remain financially stable. Plus, you understand that if and when he or she remarries, your...
How can I create a living will?
Among other estate planning documents, living wills are essential. Whereas a conventional will dictates what you’d like done with your assets and property, a living will specifies what kind of end-of-life care you would prefer. The Mayo Clinic explains what...
New parents should draft wills
The joy of becoming a parent is hard to match. It is a time filled with excitement as well as many new responsibilities. One of the tasks that should be an essential part of your list as a new parent is that of thinking about your comprehensive estate plan, especially...
How to Bounce Back After Bankruptcy
For people in Hernando County facing a rising tide of debt, filing for bankruptcy may be the best option. However, once the smoke clears you may be wondering how you can bounce back from filing and begin to take steps towards repairing your credit. TheStreet.com...
Tips on Coping With Divorce
For divorcing couples in Florida, handling the practical aspects might be just the tip of the iceberg. Coping with the emotional effects of divorce can be far more challenging for some people and can even get in the way of making reasonable decisions for both you as...
What is summary administration?
It is never easy having to work your way through dealing with the death of a loved one in Hernando County. It may seem drawn out even further with the administration of his or her estate. Ideally, you and the others or she was closest to would like to have it wrapped...
Does Florida afford grandparent visitation rights?
Your grandkids no doubt play a major part of your life in Hernando County. Yet what happens when your biological link to them (their parents, your children) is severed? You no doubt would want to remain a part of their lives. The question is does the law afford you...
Why have joint wills gone out of style?
In the past, many married couples utilized joint wills. These are similar to regular wills except a single document accounts for two people instead of one. The reason they were extremely popular years ago is the fact that they would save couples time and...
Defining the different types of power of attorney
Few people i Hernando County want to think about dying, yet even fewer likely want to consider what might happen should they become incapacitated. Not having any written documentation stipulating who one wants to endow with decision-making privileges should he or...