Naples Law Blog
How do you prove land use consistency?
In the state of Florida, applying for a zoning permit requires that you are able to prove consistent land use. Land use consistency is a criterion that the government uses to ensure that you are using a property for the reasons you stated when obtaining any permits....
read moreMake sure your will and trust work together
At the Dickman Law Firm in Florida, our attorneys help our clients establish and update their estate plans. Should they have already made a Last Will and Testament prior to seeking our legal counsel, one of our most important functions is to make certain that their...
read moreStarting a trust fund for your children
You may think of trust funds as being something only for high wealth individuals. But trust funds, whether large or small, are a great way to make sure that your children receive a benefit from your assets, regardless of what happens to you. Here are four of the types...
read moreWhat does an executor do?
When you accept the position as executor of someone’s Florida last will and testament and therefore administrator of his or her estate, you likely will feel nervous, possibly even a little overwhelmed, thinking about all the things you may be called upon to do. This...
read moreAre there any benefits to choosing an irrevocable trust?
Residents of Florida who opt for a living trust to control their wealth and assets are faced with another choice when it comes to an irrevocable trust versus a revocable one. A revocable trust can be changed at any time while it is very hard to change an irrevocable...
read moreWhat is the Florida Sunshine law?
Government at every level has a responsibility to the people to be as transparent as possible. This includes your local government in Florida. While government officials may be willing to share information, there is a set of laws in the state that were created to...
read moreIs it possible to challenge a zoning regulation in Florida?
According to FindLaw, New York was the first state to adopt zoning regulations and restrictions back in 1916, which allowed the state to control and direct the development of property within its borders. Since then, several other states, including Florida, have...
read moreWould Aretha Franklin’s handwritten wills be legal in Florida?
Singer Aretha Franklin was highly respected in Florida for her chart-topping hits and her philanthropic work. After passing away in 2018, her feuding heirs said she died intestate. According to The New York Times, however, one of her attorneys claims he warned her to...
read moreDoes Naples offer permit exemptions?
Zoning laws and building codes make it very difficult for property owners to update, add to or even maintain their own properties. However, residents must abide by these laws, otherwise, they risk hefty fines and possibly having to redo all of the work they put into...
read moreCan you disinherit your children from your will?
As Florida residents recognize the importance of creating an estate plan, it becomes obvious how many complex questions and intricacies must be considered before a final plan is in place. One question to consider is whether you can disinherit your children. First, it...
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