Monthly Archives: January 2020
New Electronic Notary Process for Florida in 2020
The beginning of every calendar year brings a range of new laws in Florida, and 2020 is no different. A recent Tampa Bay Times article outlined several measures that became effective on January 1, though one that touches on estate planning may have escaped your notice. Instead of visiting your bank, public office, or… Read More »
Two-Thirds of Floridians Don’t Have This Important Estate Planning Document
Though you may have taken the initiative to execute a will, finance specialists at Forbes report that you might have missed a key estate planning document. According to an article published on December 13, 2019, approximately 66 percent of all Americans have not prepared an Advance Health Care Directive. Many could be operating under… Read More »
Overview of the Child’s Best Interests Standard in Florida Divorce Cases
Your rights and responsibilities as parents remain the same when you go through the divorce process in Florida, even though you will no longer be living under the same roof. Under Florida’s statute on parenting and time-sharing in divorce proceedings, i.e., custody and visitation, it’s still necessary for parents to address the needs of… Read More »
