Florida Legal Blog
What should I know about an option to purchase?
Some people are ready to buy a piece of land right away. However, you might have some reasons to hold off on a real estate purchase even if you want the land. Many property owners, aware of the fact that some buyers need time before finalizing a deal, offer buyers an...
Protecting intellectual property with an NDA
Perhaps the most integral part of any company's success is its intellectual property. This information, often classified, has many uses including to strategize, create unique products and services, and maintain relevance and competitiveness in the ever-changing world...
What are the benefits of structuring as an LLC?
As a business owner just starting out, one of the most important decisions you will face is deciding how to structure your company. The formation type you select may affect everything from how and how much you pay in taxes to your personal liability. While some...
Understanding the fiduciary duty of an executor
Following the death of an individual, an executor takes charge of the estate of the deceased. The primary task of an executor is to close out the estate and make sure heirs to the estate receive their inheritance. You may have heard that an executor serves as a...
What should you include in company bylaws?
When you form a new company, bylaws provide a framework for how your business will operate and how to make decisions. In addition, you may disclose this document to shareholders, potential investors and others with a stake in the company's success. Prepare for this...
Customized purchase agreements and happy clients
Whether you sell golf courses, condos, malls or timeshares, solid, purchase agreements are probably among the most familiar documents in your real estate business. Customizing these essential documents is often a key element to sustained success. In some cases, such...
Is your estate plan ready for COVID-19?
Florida has a large number of retirees and many cases of COVID-19 already making waves in the state. With the virus causing more problems with those over the age of 65, it is important that your estate plan is up to date. These common documents can help you ensure...
Essential components of an NDA
Whether large or small, any business can find itself needing to share sensitive information with an external party in order to get things done and achieve their goals. Whether working with a vendor on a one-time project, such as a marketing agency working on a...
Tortious interference with a testamentary expectancy
Tortious interference with a testamentary expectancy is a cause of action that can be used in trust disputes. According to Justia, it can also be used in probate disputes. Tortious interference with a testamentary expectancy is a cause of action in Florida that...
Filing a construction lawsuit against a home builder
Floridians who contract a commercial builder to design and construct a new home may file a lawsuit for damages resulting from defects. If a homeowner discovers a deficiency in construction after moving in, he or she may file a claim against the builder within four...
