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Deciding to buy a home is the largest investment most people make in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many homebuyers do not understand the terms of the paperwork they sign in the process. If homebuyers aren't savvy, they can end up among those facing legal disputes over home purchases. Here are 3 ...

Title insurance is a specialized insurance policy that protects buyers and lenders against claims that may arise over the title of a piece of property. The policy is a one-time purchase that remains in effect for the duration of ownership, so if, for example, your children inherit your home, the ...

The H-1B Visa program allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations which require a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience for entry into the field. Because Congress has limited the number of foreign nationals that U.S. workers may employ in these positions. This limi...

Getting a USCIS Green Card is an important step and a proud moment for people who want to live permanently and work in the United States. A Green Card, or permanent residence, opens the door to many opportunities such enabling individuals to permanently live and work in the U.S., along with provi...

Property deeds are used to transfer ownership from one party to another. There are two basic types of property deeds in Florida: a Warranty Deed and a Quit Claim Deed. The two offer different levels of protection for the new owner with the Warranty Deed providing better protection, but many peopl...

You can find just about anything online these days and that include wills and estate planning documents. It can be very tempting to create your will online. It's a quick process, you can do it from the comfort of home, it remains entirely private, and it costs less than consulting an attorney for...

Notario fraud has been a problem for decades. This type of fraud occurs when individuals represent themselves as legal professionals, but are not actually admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction in the United States. In Florida, as with other states, it is a felony for a non-attorney to practi...

Once the shock and surprise of a loved ones death eases, there is work to do. Namely, paperwork. It's important to locate all of the important documents your loved one had in order to expedite the closing of the estate, but many people have no idea where to even begin. To help make the process ea...

If you would like to use your property for something that is not allowed under the property's current zoning district, you can request a variance, conditional use permit or to have the property rezoned to one with different restrictions and allowable uses. In this blog we will talk specifically a...

Transferring property after the death of a loved one is one of the most common issues our probate attorneys manage. After a property owner dies, the heirs, trustee, or personal representative will need to properly document the transfer of property ownership from the deceased property owner (or “d...

Today's global economy means U.S. businesses are welcoming employees from all over the world, but increased enforcement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) means employers need to be especially vigilant about their foreign workers' ability to l...

Life is full of the unexpected. But just because the future is unpredictable does not mean adults cannot prepare for what lies ahead. Preparing an estate plan and establishing a power of attorney can be essential to protecting your financial resources and other assets. What is power of attorney? ...

When you think about homestead exemption, most people immediately think of the $25,000 property tax exemption. That's because many people are unaware of a valuable form of asset protection granted under Florida's Constitutional homestead exemption. The Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 4, ...

When someone passes away they may leave behind property that becomes part of their “estate”. The estate goes through the probate process in Florida, where the judge will appoint a personal representative to oversee the administration of the estate. The personal representative can be an individual...

Unlike many other states, Florida does not require the use of an attorney during a real estate transaction. Buyers and sellers have the choice of using an attorney or a title company to handle the closing on their real estate transaction. This often causes the parties to wonder why they should hi...

The E-2 visa is a temporary work visa that allows businesspeople from certain countries with which the U.S. has entered into treaties to work in the U.S. Like all visas, applicants must meet certain requirements in order to qualify. Qualifications For An E-2 Treaty Investor Visa There are six req...

Losing a loved one is never easy, and it can be even more overwhelming when that loved one fails to leave a will behind. When there is no will to name a personal representative or beneficiaries, it can be difficult for a family to know where to begin when it comes to handling the decedent's prope...

Whether you're currently conducting international business or looking to start or invest in a business in the United States, it's beneficial to understand immigration and business terms commonly used in the business immigration application process. Being familiar with the legal jargon helps you t...