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How to Avoid Probate After Death in Florida
The probate process can be lengthy and complex, causing delays of up to one to two years before heirs can receive their inheritance. Creditors must be given the necessary time to make claims, which contributes to the duration of probate. However, with careful planning during one’s lifetime, it is possible to avoid probate after… Read More »
What Is the Partition of Heirs Property in Florida?
Understanding the Florida Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act: A Guide for Heirs When multiple beneficiaries inherit a property in Florida, disagreements may arise on whether to keep or sell it. To address this concern and ensure a fair division of property among all relevant parties, Florida has enacted the “Uniform Partition of Heirs… Read More »
Understanding Action for Partition in Florida
At Messina Law Group, P.A., we recognize that every legal situation and client is unique. With our extensive experience in Florida partition law, we offer invaluable assistance tailored to your specific needs. If you are a co-owners of real estate and you wish to dispose of the property but cannot reach an agreement with… Read More »
Preventing Workplace Discrimination: Employers Vs. Employees
Business Law Workplace discrimination does not need to be an “employees versus employers” mentality. Both should work to make a safe, productive, and happy work environment. That is why an employment discrimination lawyer at Cohen and Cohen has put together a list of tips for both sides of the aisle to foster community in… Read More »
How Can I Determine My Housing Needs Before I Begin The Search
Like the video shows, your home should fit the way you live, with spaces and features that appeal to the whole family. Before you begin looking at homes make a list of your priorities – things like location and size. Should the house be close to certain schools? your job? to public transportation? How… Read More »
What is Litigation?
In US law, one party can bring a lawsuit against another party in court. In civil cases, the party bringing the suit — called the plaintiff — generally claims to have incurred loss through actions of the other party – the defendant. In criminal cases, the state — whose legal representative is called ‘the… Read More »
Alternatives To Litigation
While there’s no concrete answer to how long a lawsuit process might take in court, US cases take over a year on average, and cases running 5 or more years are not unheard of. The load of cases before state courts has increased over time, and staffing has not. Statistically, most litigation is not… Read More »
Rent-To-Own Agreements
Picture this agreement between two players in a board game: ‘If you land on my property 10 times, pay $5 more each time, and then you can buy it for $200.’ The first player still owns the property for those 10 turns, but the second player has secured a set price and (potentially) first-in-line… Read More »
Rental Application Rights
A landlord renting a property has rights in selecting a tenant. Tenants also have rights about the factors that can be considered in selection. While most landlord-tenant issues are governed by states and localities, Federal fair housing laws apply to tenant selection. Landlords must apply legal selection standards equally to all applicants. Tenant applications… Read More »
Eviction Rights and Rules
The conditions and steps involved in a landlord forcing a tenant to leave a rented property – ‘eviction’ – are defined by state and local laws. As both landlord and tenants have legal rights, eviction requires methodical and documented steps. Unpaid rent would seem like a common and simple cause for eviction, but tenants… Read More »
