You may have heard the term Lady Bird deed and wonder what exactly it is and how it differs from a regular deed. A lady bird deed is a deed with a life estate. It is also sometimes called an enhanced life estate deed. It lets a property owner maintain control of a...
Month: April 2023
Requirements for a fiancé visa
Becoming engaged is an exciting event. As you plan your wedding and imagine your married life, it is natural to want to spend as much time with your fiancé as you can. This can be difficult or impossible if your fiancé resides in another country and you intend to get...
How do I select a trustee for my trust?
If you are creating a trust in Florida, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is who will serve as your trustee. A trustee is the person or entity that manages the assets of the trust and distributes them to the beneficiaries according to your...
Avoiding disputes over your will
Drafting a will provides Floridians the ability to direct how their hard-earned assets are passed on to loved ones. A person signing a will — known as the testator — wants to avoid the potential for a challenge to the validity of the will. For example, there could...