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Resolving Florida Business Disputes Out Of Court
Resolving Florida Business Disputes Out Of Court If your business were to fall on hard times, would it survive financially? What if that hard time was caused by a lawsuit? Small businesses operate on tight margins. A disagreement over a missed deadline, breached contract or unpaid invoice can quickly escalate into a legal dispute…. Read More »
Undue Influence
Undue Influence Has a loved one’s will been changed without your knowledge? Was your inheritance written out? Are you concerned that someone has been conspiring to get the inheritance for themselves? If so, it is possible that you might have a legal claim of Undue Influence and a chance to void the will. Undue… Read More »
Avoiding Potential Pitfalls With Your Estate Plan
Avoiding Potential Pitfalls With Your Estate Plan Have you thought through all the potential pitfalls about your future plans? Consider these scenarios while you review your estate plan. Good for you if you already have an estate plan. People of all ages and from all walks of life understand some of the vital aspects… Read More »
5 Questions To Ask When Setting Up A Florida Business
5 Questions To Ask When Setting Up A Florida Business Starting a new business venture can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. There are so many decisions to make and papers to shuffle as you deal with issues of registering with state agencies, licensing and permitting, financing, hiring employees and securing the… Read More »
5 Social Media Tips For Florida Businesses
5 Social Media Tips For Florida Businesses Social media is a powerful and necessary marketing tool for businesses in today’s market. Failing to maintain an active online presence can negatively affect your company’s bottom line. Word of mouth has been replaced by “likes” on Facebook and the buzz created by sharing online comments and… Read More »
Common Florida Business Contract Mistakes
Common Florida Business Contract Mistakes Contracts and agreements are a vital aspect of doing business in Florida. Nearly every aspect of owning and operating a business requires a contract or agreement. Parties to common business contracts include: Employees and contractors Landlords and tenants Co-owners, shareholders and partners Vendors and suppliers Customers, clients and consumers… Read More »
There are several reasons to update your estate plan
Once you create an estate plan, you’ll feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from your shoulders. It’s not always easy to make your way through this process, so you should be proud of yourself. While you hope that your estate plan can remain the same for many years into the… Read More »
Don’t let potential tax reform stop you from estate planning
Many of our readers in Florida are probably seeing a lot of reports about the potential for federal tax reform. In Florida, with no state income tax, any change to the federal tax code is a pretty big deal. The potential for changes may even have many people taking a “wait-and-see” approach when it… Read More »
Are you creating your first will? Answer these questions
The process of creating a will can be every bit as stressful as it sounds. While there may be some roadblocks standing in your way, here’s something to remember: There is no challenge too big that it should stop you from moving forward in a timely manner. When creating your first will, here are… Read More »
Know your options when it comes to probate litigation
When Florida residents approach estate planning, usually one of the main goals is to, hopefully, avoid any type of probate litigation at the time of the testator’s death. Unfortunately, not all estate plans play out quite that smoothly. Many different types of issues can lead to probate litigation in Florida. For instance, any kind… Read More »