Land disputes are one of many types of real estate matters that often lead to individuals having to resolve their differences in court. Riparian (water) use and ownership, easements and land boundary and title issues are some of the more common concerns that give way to lawsuits. A riparian zone is one that is located […]
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A former Florida real estate broker has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for his involvement in defrauding an investor of more than $500,000. The 38-year-old man, who worked in real estate in Cape Coral, also must pay restitution of $562,407. He was found guilty in June of wire fraud, money laundering […]
People have the ability and right to designate the distribution of their assets. However, sometimes, outside forces influence those decisions. In such cases, it may be possible to contest a will. There are a few key facts to know about contesting a will in Florida. Possible contesters Not everyone can successfully file a contest to a will. For […]
Trusts are a great way to avoid a lot of trouble with bequests while giving the highest possible value to children, relatives and charitable organizations. Smart people often use the estate planning process to move past simple wills and put assets and properties in trust. Still, you need to remember that trusts are complicated financial […]
Commercial real estate is a very common choice for investors. Many people get a buzz from finding a property that has huge potential to increase in value in a relatively short period of time. If you want to invest in a property that can be used commercially and to gain a rental income, you should […]
Breach of contract is a serious legal matter because contracts are meant to be followed. When one party doesn’t follow it, the other party can suffer damages. The goal of the legal action after the breach is to help the party recover what they lost because of the issue. One of the first things to […]
An easement is essentially a situation in which a nonowner of a property is granted use of it. Although legal, there are several grounds on which most easements can be terminated. Let the easement expire Most easements are established to allow a nonowner party the right to travel across or use your land. These projects […]
Work continues along a 21-mile stretch of Interstate 4 in Central Florida in what is known as the 1-4 Ultimate improvement project. The project goal, according to its website, is to transform “the region to better connect our communities, boost our economy and improve everyone’s quality of life.” One Orlando woman, however, contends the project […]
The process of estate planning can be confusing, but it is certainly no worse than the difficulties faced in probate and trust litigation. If a will or trust document is not clear or executed properly, possible inheritors and benefactors may not know to what they are entitled. This experience is playing out after the death […]
Differences of opinion sometimes happen between next-door neighbors, but most are settled in a reasonable manner. Unfortunately, you have a neighbor who has escalated a disagreement by building a “spite fence” on the property line between your homes. What should you do? Boundary fences Perhaps your disagreement was about building a fence between your homes. […]
