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Trusts can be adapted to many purposes and come in a variety of forms. One type is known as a land trust, in which the document forms a legal entity that holds real estate for the benefit of its named beneficiaries. Creating the trust In Florida, individuals can set up a land trust in a…
When an immigrant spouse marries a U.S. citizen, obtains their green card and has been married for less than two years, they are given conditional permanent residence. It is valid for two years. Filing a petition To initially apply for conditional residence, a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident must submit a petition for their…
When a person passes away in Florida and has a will, probate is the legal process that takes place to transfer their assets to their beneficiaries. Beneficiaries are the people or entities the deceased person named in the will. Probate overview The process begins when a petition is filed with the court in the county…
Naturalization is the process by which a non-citizen becomes a U.S. citizen. Several important steps must be completed to become a naturalized citizen. Eligibility Before beginning the process, there are eligibility requirements the person must meet. They must be at least 18 years old, be a lawful permanent resident and continuous resident for at least…
When a couple is planning to get married, it is an exciting time. If one partner is a U.S. citizen and the other is from a foreign country, they may want information about the K-1 visa process. K-1 visa requirements The K-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows a U.S. citizen to bring a…
Sometimes it is necessary to make decisions on behalf of another person who has become incapacitated. The legal structure that makes this possible is referred to as “guardianship.” You want your guardian to make the same decisions on your behalf that you would make for yourself in your competency. Florida law recognizes that the selection…
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 piece of…
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 married in the United States…
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 instructions. Here are some tips on…
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 allegations of undue influence, fraud or improper…
