By Florida Estate Planning Attorneys, Dominico R. Palma and Mary C. Brockman Trusts are flexible estate planning tools that can serve a variety of purposes. When combined with a Will and other appropriate estate planning tools, trusts can help people at all stages of life confidently achieve their estate planning goals. Several different types of […]
read moreFor victims of boating accidents in Florida, recovering just compensation can be a critical step in the recovery process. Injuries from boating accidents can result in significant medical costs, pain and suffering, and other financial and non-financial losses, and these losses can be far more than what most people can bear on their own. If […]
read moreAccording to a report from the Florida Department of Health, Florida has one of the highest rates of preventable drownings in the country. While some accidental drownings occur on our lakes and inland waterways, many occur in pool drowning—including swimming pools in people’s backyards. If you have a swimming pool, it is important to ensure […]
read moreBy Lenore T. Brakefield, Esq. Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, regulates construction contractors and licensing requirements to protect the public health and safety of Florida residents. In general, most projects require a licensed contractor to construct improvements on real property. However, there are some exemptions to this general rule outlined in Section 489.103, Florida Statutes, that […]
read moreAs Florida land use and zoning attorneys, we assist clients with various local government regulations concerning land uses. Land use planning in Florida has two major components that work together as one cohesive regulatory system: comprehensive plans and zoning. Comprehensive Plans Local governments in Florida are required by Florida law to enact comprehensive plans that, […]
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