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Fire Damage Claims in Florida

Fire Losses unfortunately cause the destruction of substantial structural components and the loss of significant personal property items.  When dealing with your insurance company after reporting a Fire Loss, remember that your carrier is operating a business, with a natural incentive to wrongfully deny or undervalue the damages you sustained in your loss.  Your policy… Continue reading Fire Damage Claims in Florida

Florida Property Insurance Law Basics for Homeowners and Building Owners

Understanding Florida Homeowners Insurance Policies Key Takeaway: Florida homeowners insurance policies are contracts of adhesion, meaning ambiguous terms will be interpreted in your favor as the insured to provide maximum coverage protection. In Florida, the policy of insurance covering your home or commercial building is a contract, even though the terms and conditions are not… Continue reading Florida Property Insurance Law Basics for Homeowners and Building Owners

Probate and Estate Planning Considerations for the Different forms of Real Property Title Available in Florida

Florida law allows owners of property to hold title to real property in various ways.  Each type of ownership has varying characteristics that impact succession and rights to Florida Property.  When deciding how to hold title consider asset protection, taxation and succession. Fee Simple/ Sole Ownership: Holding title in an individual’s name only.  You can… Continue reading Probate and Estate Planning Considerations for the Different forms of Real Property Title Available in Florida

Power of Attorney Litigation in Florida: An Overview

Power of Attorney Abuse in Florida: Legal Remedies for Victims and Their Families Dealing with probate litigation and administration, we frequently observe how poor estate planning and/or unscrupulous family members destroy the intentions of a decedent and ultimately cause fall out among the remaining family members. One tool we commonly see abused in Florida is… Continue reading Power of Attorney Litigation in Florida: An Overview

Handling Partial Denials of Roof Claims in Florida

One of the primary sources of property damage claims in Florida includes damage to a roof system caused by windstorm or hail.  Hurricanes and storms are prevalent in Florida, so you might find your residential structure or commercial building in need of filing an insurance claim to repair your damaged roof and/or the resulting water… Continue reading Handling Partial Denials of Roof Claims in Florida

Default Final Judgments in Florida: Relief One Year or Longer After Judgment

Last updated: June 2026 This is Part II of our two-part guide on default judgments in Florida. Part I — How to Get Out of a Default in Florida covers the more common situation: setting aside a default or default judgment promptly, usually within the first year. This article addresses the harder question — what… Continue reading Default Final Judgments in Florida: Relief One Year or Longer After Judgment

Challenging a Will: When Can You Contest a Will in Florida?

If you’ve just discovered the contents of a relative’s Last Will and Testament and are not happy with the results, you may have grounds to contest it via a probate court. However, it’s important to note that it’s unlikely you’ll have any success if it’s simply the case that you think you should have received… Continue reading Challenging a Will: When Can You Contest a Will in Florida?

Agreeing to Divide Inheritance in Florida: What Does the Law Say about Oral Agreements?

If you’re not an expert in legal matters, understanding probate law in Florida can be difficult. A common question that people want to know, after the death of a parent or even grandparent, is: Can the inheritance be legally divided, just based on a verbal agreement among siblings? Oral Agreements and the Law In Florida,… Continue reading Agreeing to Divide Inheritance in Florida: What Does the Law Say about Oral Agreements?

Florida Will and Trust Contests Part I: An Overview

Florida Will and Trust Contests Part I: An Overview Unfortunately a testator’s last wishes or estate plan can be simply eviscerated though the actions of unscrupulous characters in their lives.   Because we have seen these issues arise so frequently, this article is meant to provide a basic road map for understanding what to do if… Continue reading Florida Will and Trust Contests Part I: An Overview