Wallethub recently performed an analysis based upon several criteria and determined that Florida is the top place for military retirees. This may shock some (ok, probably not), but for those who are the born and raised type of Floridian, this really isn’t a surprise. How could it be? Beaches, warm weather, no state income tax, […]
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Changes to Florida’s Defect Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose
Earlier this year, there was a significant change to Florida’s construction laws that may have a bigger impact on property owners than initially anticipated. The statute of repose, which was previously set at 10 years, has now been reduced to 7 years with the passing of Senate Bill 360. The statute of limitations, along with […]
Less Than Half of Americans Have a Will
I ran across an article by Gallup that found that less than half of Americans (46%) have a Will. To be honest, I figured it would be lower than that. So many people want to avoid the topic of death that I think it prevents a lot of people from even contemplating executing a Will. […]
What Every Florida Contractor Needs to Have in Their Contracts
Over the years, I have reviewed many estimates and contracts from various types of contractors and homeowners. In most cases, I have found that the contractor did not include several items required by Florida law to be in their estimates or contracts. These are:
How Do I Put a Lien on a Vessel in Florida?
In Florida, maritime liens are authorized under both federal law, under 46 U.S.C. § 31342, and by statute. If you are interested in federal maritime liens, the Sarasota County Bar Association has a helpful article here. Under Florida law, a marina can put a maritime lien on a vessel for unpaid costs, storage charges, or […]
Guardianship Basics Part I: What is a Guardianship?
By: J. Mason Williams IV The Florida Bar defines a guardianship as “a legal proceeding in the circuit courts of Florida in which a guardian is appointed to exercise the legal rights of an incapacitated person and is governed by Chapter 744, Florida Statutes.” What Is Guardianship? Pamphlet. So what does that mean? Well, it means […]
