Category Archives: General
How a Real Estate Power of Attorney Can Be Used in a Real Estate Transaction?
A real estate power of attorney (POA) is a legal document. A POA gives one person the authority to act on behalf of another person – in some personal, legal, or business matter. A power of attorney should be in writing. The person who gives the other person the authority to act is the… Read More »
Worst Places for Pedestrian Accidents
A recent report by Dangerous by Design, detailed the alarming numbers of people who die each year just while walking across the street. The worst state in the nation for pedestrian accidents is Florida. Many Florida regions topped the top 10 list. Tampa St. Petersburg, and Clearwater region ranked 9th worst in the country…. Read More »
Common Types of Car Accident Injuries
Every type of accident can cause a variety of different car accident injuries. Car accident injuries are mostly due to the incredible force of large metal vehicles traveling at high rates of speed. Most cars are not designed to handle crashes of more than a few miles an hour. While cars do have hoods,… Read More »
Why Burn Injury Accidents Happen
Burn injures can devastate the lives of the victims and the families who lose a loved one. 486,000 people sought treatment for burn injuries in 2016 according to the American Burn Association. Many burn injuries are preventable. Burns due to residential fires, car crashes, exposure to scalding water and chemicals are common. Victims who… Read More »
Florida Out of State Buyer Advice
Florida is a wonderful destination for young and old alike. The moderate winter climate draws many Northerners and Midwesterners away from the cold and snow. Gazing at the ocean, watching springtime baseball, great universities, and top-rate arts and culture are among the many other draws. Many seniors and others choose Florida as their last… Read More »
Don’t Settle Before Surgery
Victims of accidents often need surgeries to save their lives, to correct damage, and to have a chance at a normal life. If possible, a patient should not settle before surgery and other treatment is done. Surgeries may be needed if victims suffer any one of the following injuries, among others: A traumatic brain… Read More »
How the Residential Eviction Process Works in Florida
Florida Eviction overview Florida wants to provide the right balance between protecting tenants and landlords. The eviction process can be rough on tenants especially if it is because they don’t have money to pay the rent instead of for personal reasons. Landlords are running a business and have the right to be paid for… Read More »
Selling a House When a Relationship Dispute Arises
Relationship dispute overview when people disagree on how to sell their real property The right to sell real estate differs depending on who owns the property and how it’s titled. In this day and age, many couples buy homes without getting married first. People of the same gender may purchase a home. People of… Read More »
Business Law and the Sale of a Business
Experienced Florida business lawyers will begin any evaluation of the sale of a business by examining the legal structure of the business. Is the business a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation? If it’s a sole proprietorship, is it a professional business or a business that requires a license to operate it. If… Read More »
Living Trust or Probate – Pros and Cons
Estate planning for seniors, for parents who have children with special needs, and for anyone else includes considering the possibility of using a living trust. A living trust is something that is formed while the person who is distributing his/her assets is still alive. An irrevocable living trust means that changes to the trust… Read More »
