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Probate involves more than just distributing property to beneficiaries. Before heirs can receive their inheritance, the estate must clear its outstanding debts and taxes. Florida law establishes a clear process for addressing these financial obligations. Notifying...
Whether you are a contractor or a project manager, weather delays are a reality that can affect your ongoing construction in Florida. However, not every storm automatically entitles you to more time. Understanding what qualifies as an excusable delay while ensuring...
Serving as a personal representative in a Florida probate proceeding is not a ceremonial role. The Florida Probate Code imposes a standard of care that can result in significant personal financial liability if not executed with precision. The administration of a...
The divorce process in Florida can feel overwhelming because it involves many important decisions that can affect your future. While every family’s situation is unique, there are common missteps that can make separation harder than it needs to be. Hiding assets or...
Payment disputes are one of the fastest ways for a construction project to unravel. When a client’s payments suddenly stop, many contractors begin asking the same question: Can they legally stop the work and walk off the job? In Florida, the answer depends heavily on...
Most construction projects are not paid in a single lump sum at completion. Instead, payments are typically made in stages as work progresses. Two key components of this structure are progress payments and retainage, and both can become sources of dispute if they are...
If you’re a contractor, “scope creep” can be the bane of your existence. Scope creep happens when the work required under a construction contract expands beyond what was originally agreed upon, often without a formal change order or adjustment to the expected price...
Subcontractors typically anticipate payment upon completion, but a pay-if-paid clause can place that at risk. It ties your payment to whether the owner pays the general contractor. Pursuant to Florida law, this risk shift is not always enforceable and the outcome...
When your contractor leaves a project unfinished, it can create immediate challenges for your business, including delays and added costs. These situations can also raise questions about your legal rights and the steps you can take to complete the work. Knowing how to...
When a Florida resident passes away, outstanding debts do not simply disappear. Creditors can seek payment from the estate, but only if they follow the procedures and deadlines that Florida's Probate Code requires. Personal representatives and beneficiaries alike...