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Smart Estate Planning: Give More to Your Family—Not the IRS
For high-net-worth families in Florida, gifting to children and grandchildren isn’t just an act of generosity—it’s a powerful estate-planning[…]
The Payroll Rules That Get Florida Contractors in Trouble
Prevailing wage and labor law compliance is a critical issue for Florida contractors working on public construction projects. Federal[…]
Florida New Construction Closings: Read This Before You Sign
Closing on a new construction home in Florida? Learn how punch lists, COs, lien waivers, and escrow holdbacks protect[…]
Handshake Deals Fail. Partnership Agreements Don’t.
Own a business with partners? Discover why partnership agreements matter—and how profit sharing, decision-making, and exit planning prevent lawsuits. Most[…]
Your Builder’s Favorite Defense? Blame Someone Else.
Facing construction defects in your home? Learn how Florida’s comparative fault laws can affect who pays—and how much you[…]
Is a Right of First Refusal Holding Up Your Real Estate Deal?
Dealing with a right of first refusal? Learn how ROFRs affect buyers and sellers, closing timelines, and pricing in[…]
Can a Lawsuit End Before Trial? Understanding Summary Judgment
Can a lawsuit end before trial? Learn how summary judgment works, when it applies, and how it can resolve[…]
Who Pays When Someone Gets Hurt? Indemnification Explained
Indemnification clauses can shift massive risk in construction contracts. Learn how Florida law limits indemnity and how to protect[…]
Your Deposit Is in Escrow—Now What?
Escrow accounts are the quiet backbone of every Florida real estate closing, yet many buyers and sellers don’t fully[…]
Getting Paid Shouldn’t Be This Hard: How to Structure Contract Payment Terms the Right Way
Struggling with late-paying customers? Learn how to structure payment terms, trade credit, and late fees legally—without violating usury laws[…]