By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A.Our firm practices real estate law and we hear this question frequently.A title company can prepare some of the same documents a s a lawyer would. However, only a lawyer can give you legal advice…
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A.Florida’s medical consent laws were designed to protect patients from receiving medical treatment they do not want, and to protect doctors and hospitals who must sometimes make split-second decisions during medical emergencies. However, an untoward…
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A.A safe-deposit box can be a very useful tool. If you are someone who has expensive jewelry or collectibles, such as rare comic books, a safe-deposit box can help protect these assets. But, what happens…
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A.The good news is that most individuals do not die with a taxable estate, and therefore do not owe estate taxes to the federal government when they pass away.The federal estate tax is a tax…
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A.A Power of Attorney is a powerful instrument. It empowers an “agent” or “agents” to serve as an attorney-in-fact on behalf of the “principal”. Under Florida law, any person 18 years of age or older,…
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A.Individuals often ask us how they can transfer their assets to their families, quickly and easily, without the costs and hassles of going through the probate system. (We have previously discussed the benefits of “Lady…
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A.Most recorded real estate deeds are irrevocable. There is, however, one kind of deed that is revocable – the enhanced life estate deed, or more commonly known as the “Lady Bird Deed.”The traditional life estate…
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A.There are many individuals who receive public benefits from the State and Federal government, such as medical assistance through Medicaid. Without proper estate planning, a death in the family could cause those individuals to lose…
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A.A Living Will is an integral part of an estate plan, even though it has nothing to do with distributing assets or probate. Medical science has advanced so far that doctors sometimes can keep people…
By Revis, Hervas & Goldberg P.A.A Last Will and Testament is an instrument which governs the disposition of a decedent’s property after death. A Will should also designate a Personal Representative to administer the estate. Where applicable, the Will should…