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Many first-time homebuyers experience sticker shock when they receive their settlement statements. The amount of money required to buy a home is typically thousands of dollars more than the price they offered the seller. Buyers often need to deposit thousands of...
If you have been having health issues and believe that you may need nursing home care within the next few years, now is the time to start thinking about how to preserve your wealth. Preserving your wealth is possible if you plan far enough in advance. There are a few...
Coordinating multiple sets of priorities and considerations is necessary in a typical real estate transaction. Buyers and sellers may have their own timelines, as well as individual priorities for the transaction. There are also the needs of the financial institution...
Every state has unique laws regarding the creation of estate planning documents. Florida is a retirement destination for thousands of older adults, which requires a bit more nuance regarding estate and probate law. For example, people in many states can add no-contest...
Maybe if you have a child with special needs, so you want to start a trust to support them when they move out and after you die. Perhaps you worry that you won't qualify for Medicaid when you get older or that your children will fight over your property. Whether your...
No older adult wants to move into a nursing home if they have any other option. Remaining independent as long as possible is a near-universal goal for those in their golden years. You may not have planned for a stay in a nursing home when saving for retirement because...
Selling a house can be a nerve-racking experience. You have to host open houses or individual showings that require that you leave your home so that other people can walk through it. You have to review the terms on different offers on your property to select the best...
Your mother was always quite clear about her estate plan. She wanted you and your siblings to equally share in her property. Maybe you have previously seen her estate plan or will that reflected these wishes. However, after your mother's passing, one of your siblings...
Those facing an extended stay in an assisted care facility in Florida may be wondering how best to protect their assets. The process of obtaining long-term care benefits often involves spending down a substantial amount of an individual's investments, leaving the next...
Buying real estate in Florida can sometimes be frustrating, and this is especially true when the property involved does not have a clear title. These problems often occur after a property has been purchased at a tax deed sale. Tax deed sales are public auctions held...
