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Beneficiary Vs. Heir: What Is The Difference?
During probate, people often use the terms “heirs” and “beneficiaries” interchangeably because, on the surface, these two terms seem like they have the same meaning. Indeed, both heirs and beneficiaries are inheritors of a decedent’s estate. However, in probate, each term has a distinct legal definition. It is crucial to know the difference between… Read More »
A Guide To Help You Do Your Work As A Personal Representative
Being named the personal representative in a loved one’s Will can feel like an honor. However, being a personal representative is no small role. If you’ve been named as the personal representative in a loved one’s Will, it is important for you to understand that you have an important job ahead of you. The… Read More »
Understand Some Basics On Mortgage Fraud
According to the FBI, mortgage fraud is an increasing problem in America, with perpetrators using resilient and complex schemes. Even though the exact amount of money lost to mortgage fraud is unknown, it is estimated that more than $10 billion in loans were obtained from fraudulent applications in 2010 alone. With such amounts being… Read More »
Florida Probate: Removal Of A Personal Representative
When a person dies in Florida, a personal representative must be appointed. Generally, a personal representative is an individual, or entity, trusted to perform all the duties related to a decedent’s estate, including, but not limited to; Preserving estate assets and accounting for assets Paying creditor claims Dividing assets among beneficiaries Usually, an estate’s… Read More »
Does Child Support In Florida Cover Private School Tuition?
As a Florida parent with a school-going child going through a divorce, one of the questions you might be asking yourself is, “Does child support cover private school tuition?” A child’s education is quite important, and Florida courts understand this too well. However, considering how expensive private schools can be, Florida courts must be… Read More »
Underage DUI
When a Florida driver over the age of 21 has a BAC of 0.08% or higher, they are considered impaired as a matter of law. On the other hand, Florida law prohibits drivers under the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of 0.02% or more. This means that in Florida, a driver… Read More »
Can I Get Past Due Child Support In Florida If My Child Is Now An Adult?
The general rule in Florida is that child support payments end when a child reaches the age of eighteen. However, suppose a parent who was ordered to pay child support has been running away from their responsibility. In that case, the parent who is to receive child support maintains the right to collect “child… Read More »
Florida Probate: What Are Letters Of Administration?
If a deceased loved one left behind, for example, a bank account that is just in their name, or a life insurance policy with no designated beneficiaries, you may have tried getting information or their money from the bank or insurance company. However, you probably have not been able to do so if you… Read More »
Disorderly Conduct In Florida
If you have been charged with disorderly conduct in Florida, you should speak to a criminal defense attorney as soon as you can. Often, people assume that disorderly conduct is not a serious offense. Well, if you have been charged with disorderly conduct in Florida, you should avoid this kind of thinking. Florida takes… Read More »
Here’s How A Guardianship Attorney Can Help You
Are you considering seeking guardianship for a loved one or looking to become a guardian for a loved one? If you are, it is crucial that you hire a guardianship attorney. It is not advisable to handle guardianship matters without an attorney. The process of seeking guardianship can be an emotional and complex one…. Read More »
