Monthly Archives: July 2024
Florida’s 7-Day Eviction Notices, and 7 Day Demand to Cures
Florida landlords cannot simply “decide” to evict a tenant. Tenants are guaranteed certain rights under the law. Accordingly, landlords are required to follow specific steps before a tenant is evicted. One important step is serving the tenant with a 7-day eviction notice. This article briefly discusses the different types of 7-day eviction notices, and… Read More »
Former Florida Mayor Loses Law License Following Estate Law Misconduct
Last spring the community of St. Augustine was rocked by the news that their former mayor, of nearly a decade, was under investigation and suspended from the Florida Bar. The Florida Bar guards the integrity of the practice of law in Florida. The Florida Bar, in conjunction with The Florida Supreme Court, are responsible… Read More »
Removing a Beneficiary from a Florida Trust
A trust is one of the most popular estate planning tools utilized in today’s legal landscape. Utilizing a trust is a popular step for many reasons. One of the primary benefits of the legal document is that it enables the grantors of property, money, assets, etc., to manage and distribute the assets put into… Read More »
Spousal Inheritance and the Elective Share
When the legendary playwright William Shakespeare passed away it came to light that in his will, he left various items to his two children, his sister, and his sister’s children. But what is most talked about was what he left to his wife – or what he failed to bequest to her. In regards… Read More »
Allman Brothers Band Legend Dies at Sarasota Home: Passing on Intellectual Property
Dickey Betts, a driving force behind the iconic Allman Brothers Band that is known for launching the Southern rock movement, died Thursday, April 18, at his home in Florida near Little Sarasota Bay. Mr. Betts led the iconic 1970s band in its later periods, and wrote and sang what is perhaps one of the… Read More »