Tag: family-member
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How to Legally Remove Someone from Your Property in Florida
1. Trespassing is the act of entering a property without permission and can result in criminal charges and a civil lawsuit for damages. 2. Eviction is used to legally remove a tenant who has violated their lease or rental agreement. 3. Ejectment is a legal method of removing someone who is not a tenant and…
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“What Happens if the Defendant Dies in a Legal Case?”
1. When a defendant in a civil suit passes away, the cause of action is not extinguished by their death. 2. If a defendant dies before a lawsuit is filed, the personal injury action can be brought against the defendant’s personal representative in a pending action. 3. Florida’s survival statute ensures that all causes of…
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“Important Legal Documents for Floridians Over 18”
1. Durable Power of Attorney: Allows individuals to appoint someone they trust to handle their financial affairs, effective immediately and continuing if they become incapacitated. 2. Health Care Surrogate Designation: Lets individuals appoint someone to make medical decisions for them if they can’t make them themselves, ensuring their health care wishes are followed. 3. Living…
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“Working from Home? Find Out if You Qualify for Tax Deductions”
– Working from home can lead to extra costs, such as buying new furniture and office equipment, higher utility bills, and additional office supplies. – Unfortunately, W-2 employees may not be eligible for many tax breaks for their work-from-home expenses due to changes in tax laws. – The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017…
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What Happens When the Estate and Gift Tax Laws Change?
– The TCJA provided higher estate and gift tax exemption amounts, but these are scheduled to revert to 2017 levels in 2026. – It is important to evaluate gifting capacity before utilizing the exemption, and to consider various gifting options such as forgiving loans or gifting discounted business shares. – The current increased exemption amounts…
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“Winning a Wrongful Death Case: Legal Requirements”
– Wrongful death in Florida is defined as occurring when a person or entity causes another person’s death by a wrongful act or negligence. – Only the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate is allowed to file a wrongful death claim in civil court in Florida. – Surviving family members may be able to…
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The Importance of Giving Gifts Properly
– Deathbed gifts made by personal check delivered before death but deposited after death are subject to estate tax. – The IRS successfully argued that the gifts were incomplete at the moment of death because the decedent had the ability to stop payment on the checks. – The entire amount of the gift checks, totaling…
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Understanding Guardianship Law in Florida: Your Guide to the Basics
– There are three types of guardianship in Florida: guardianship of the person, guardianship of the property, and guardianship of both the person and property. – Guardianship of the person involves making decisions about the ward’s personal care and well-being. – Guardianship of the property involves managing the ward’s finances and property. – Guardianship of…
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“Why Unmarried Couples Should Plan for the Future”
1. Unmarried partners are not protected by state and federal laws when it comes to inheritance, taxes, and decision-making powers. 2. Without estate planning, the state’s intestacy statute will determine who receives money and property, and unmarried partners may receive nothing under the law. 3. If a beneficiary is not designated on a life insurance…
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Florida Now Requires Genetic Counselors to Be Licensed
1. Genetic counseling involves gathering and evaluating family and medical histories to determine genetic risk for medical conditions. 2. Genetic counselors discuss the features, diagnosis, and management of genetic conditions and diseases with their patients. 3. They order and coordinate genetic tests and other diagnostic studies as needed for genetic assessment. 4. Counselors integrate genetic…