Although your mother needs help with day-to-day tasks, you do not believe she has experienced any mental decline. However, you recently learned she gave her caretaker $15,000, which she told you was for buying the caregiver a car. Is this transfer of money to the caregiver illegal? How long has your mother known her caretaker? If […]
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It’s estimated that 20 percent of American employees — from all different kinds of industries — are subject to noncompete clauses. In theory, noncompete agreements are designed to protect high-level secrets, client lists and intellectual property from being misused by ex-employees who want to go into business for themselves. In practice, noncompete agreements can act […]
Condominium owners in Venice, Florida, are at a loss over what to do now that their tenants have discovered radon in the unit and the homeowners association has thrown a wrench into the situation. A husband and wife rent the condo. And the woman, who has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, decided to have her […]
A person who is creating an estate plan will sometimes include trusts in that plan. This is a fairly straightforward process that makes it easier for the estate to transfer the assets to the beneficiary when the creator passes away. While this usually occurs without any issues, there are times when the person or entity […]
When you find the perfect home that you want to buy and make an offer, you’ll need to write a check to go along with it. That’s called “earnest money,” and it’s a show of good faith to the seller that you intend to go through with the purchase. Earnest money can be $500 to […]
The Regalia condo association has filed a lawsuit against the architectural firm, developer, general contractor and at least 22 other subcontractors for their poor design and construction of a luxury high-rise in Sunny Isles Beach. They contend that at least $30 million in repairs is needed to fix the 47-story, 39-unit building’s design flaws and […]
Contracts are crucial for any business. They provide structure, predictability and reliability – at least in theory. As a business owner, you enter into contracts and trust the other party to perform its duties. Unfortunately, it does not always work out. The other party may fail to live up to the terms of the contract. This […]
Your homeowners’ association (HOA) could be a great friend to you. It can protect your neighborhood’s appearance while safeguarding the property value of your own residence. At the same time, your HOA could be a tremendous foe by instituting unfair standards, hitting you with massive fees and even trying to get you physically kicked out […]
More than 3.3 million people who live in Florida are 65 and older. Five percent of residents are 80 or older. The projection is that seniors will continue to move into the state and that by 2030, almost 25 percent of Floridians will be 65 or older. The number of elderly residents will drive up […]
Entering into a contract with another individual, a business, a vendor or an employer can be risky if you don’t know what you are agreeing to when you sign on the dotted line. Make sure you read the entire contract from start to finish and ask questions. Have it reviewed by an attorney to protect […]
