There could be "unfinished business" that the estate must handle when someone passes away. Specifically, the executor of the estate may need to cover rental costs or pay insurance premiums. Some actions, such as paying off the estate's debts, may be necessary before a...
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Estate planning is essential when planning for your future
Knowing how to complete your estate planning as efficiently as possible is critical. If you don't take time to plan your future properly, a probate court may have the authority to distribute your assets as it sees fit. Thorough estate planning is one of the best ways...
Facts about battered woman syndrome
Despite facing domestic abuse, some women find it difficult to leave their relationships in Florida. They develop a pattern of behavior characterized by a resolution to stay with their abusers and defend them. Also known as the battered woman syndrome, this behavior...
What are the common reasons people consider divorce?
Florida is a no-fault divorce state, so you could decide to separate if you think your marriage isn't repairable. There are many possible reasons why a marriage isn't salvageable. Money disagreements When a married couple has disagreements on their money philosophy,...
Domestic violence can leave psychological scars
Domestic violence often involves horrific physical abuse targeted at a spouse, child, parent, or partner. Victims of domestic violence in Florida might file charges against the person inflicting harm, and the courts could sentence the person to an appropriate...
How to ensure a time-sharing schedule best serves the child
Parents often want to shield their child from any hardships in life, especially divorce. Both parents and children go through a lot of emotional stages when the parents divorce, which can sometimes cloud a parent’s judgement. For this reason, when it comes to making...
The causes of domestic violence
Domestic violence and abuse often take the form of an escalating pattern of violence, and the result could be criminal charges for the instigator as well as a restraining order. There are many factors that can lead to domestic violence in Florida. It's important to be...
Domestic violence can affect gun ownership
Domestic violence has, unfortunately, been a persistent problem across the United States. That includes our home state of Florida. In some places, when people have a record for domestic violence, they will lose access to their guns. In Florida, it's a little more...
Estate planning myths you need to overcome
Estate planning is intimidating to some Florida residents, and people might believe in untrue ideas regarding the need for an estate. For starters, everything you own, even a pet, is part of your estate. Whether you earn income or just have a few possessions, not only...
What should you know about prenuptial agreements?
You may be planning a grand wedding in Florida, but you want to protect your assets. This is wise because you never know what might happen in the future. In the event that you and your new spouse end up divorcing, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement. If...