You knew that your organization was going to benefit from someone’s estate when they passed away. The two of you had talked about it before; you were both friends, they’d been very involved in your organization over the years and it was important to them. As a result, they put a significant amount of money […]
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Your home is your castle, and that includes the property that you own around it. The boundaries of your property are important because they determine where you can do things you want and where your neighbors are free to do what they want. One way that you can ensure the boundary between the properties is […]
There can be a lot of uncertainties surrounding the death of a loved one. Unfortunately, the estate administration process can be murky and disconcerting. If something seems fishy during the administration of a trust, it can cause beneficiaries to ask a lot of questions. Sometimes, a caretaker usurps a family’s inheritance via improper trust management. This often […]
Health care is a highly regulated industry. There are certain rules and regulations that mental health counselors or therapists must familiarize themselves with and adhere to if they wish to remain in compliance with state and federal laws. One obligation they have is to provide their patients with a privacy disclosure outlining their responsibility to […]
The Florida commercial lease tax rate is set to drop from 5.7% to 5.5%, the third reduction in three years. State lawmakers approved the move, and Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill. It would take effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Florida is the only state that has a business rent tax connected […]
A new pedestrian bridge at Florida International University collapsed last year after an inspection by engineers who failed to note the risk of such an event and order it closed, according to a report prepared by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) The bridge collapsed on March 15, 2018. Five people stopped at […]
It’s important that construction work is done properly because poor quality can affect the safety, longevity and the beauty of the building. If you are unhappy with the outcome of a construction project that you commissioned, you may be wondering what you can do to gain some form of compensation. Construction litigation can be complex, […]
Hiring a contractor is a big undertaking. You have to be sure they understand the scope of the project and that they are able to do it suitably. You must also determine how the bid fits into your budget. There is also the matter of the timeline for the project. You can’t allow a construction […]
An important instrument that many individuals of means often set up as part of their estate planning toolkit is a trust. By doing so, they provide their heirs or beneficiaries with many tax savings benefits. Many people decide to leave behind some assets to their family members or close friends. Others leave their remaining assets […]
It is impossible to turn on HGTV these days without seeing a show devoted to flipping houses. While there is a big difference between television and reality, turning a rundown residence into someone’s dream home may be an effective way to turn a profit. The venture is not without risk, though. In the United States, […]
