Having the task of settling a loved one’s estate is a big, and often thankless, job. You already are dealing with grief from losing someone close to you, maybe your mom or dad. Now, you are their designated personal representative and you don’t know the probate...
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Changing a commercial property to develop a mixed-use project
Interested parties may need to consider possible land use or zoning issues when negotiating a potential sale or purchase. If a property's current classification does not fulfill a developer's purpose, he or she may need to apply for a variance or a change in its...
Do zoning changes affect property taxes?
If you own a piece of property, you may have dreams about turning it into a commercial leasing space or another money-making venture. You also may know exactly how much tax you must pay on the property each year. If you decide to pursue a zoning change, you should...
How does the probate process work?
While most people have heard of probate, they do not always know what exactly probate entails. You may hear that you should avoid it, but if you do not understand the process, can you understand whether you should deal with probate? U.S. News & World Report...
Intestate succession explained
The loss of a loved one in Florida is almost always a traumatic experience, no matter the circumstances. Your hope becomes that trauma is not further compounded from tension arising over the disbursement of your family member's or friend's estate. A will can typically...
Using an agenda to maintain focus in public meetings
Public meetings can address a number of topics from homelessness and community planning to zone issues and resident concerns. Depending on the number of items needing attention and the availability of time, a single meeting could cover multiple topics. An agenda is a...
How can I designate a healthcare surrogate?
While it is not a pleasant subject to consider, there may come a time when you are unable to make decisions about your own medical care. When that time comes, having someone in your corner is crucial to ensure your wishes are respected. This is the purpose of a...
What are solar easements in the Sunshine State?
Working through the due diligence of a newly acquired property requires a thorough investigation of lands within and without the zone in question. Throughout Florida, property easements affect how land development can or cannot proceed. This makes sense with tangible...
Who may legally serve as a guardian in Florida?
Disability may affect more families than you think. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 61 million Americans have some type of disability. While not true with everyone, some disabled Floridians have difficulty caring for...
A history of the Florida Sunshine Law
One of the most enduring traits of government in the State of Florida is how open it is. In order to maintain this openness, the Attorney General's office in Florida publishes the Government-in-the-Sunshine manual every year, which is a guide to the Florida state...