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You found the house of your dreams, made an offer and got it accepted. The inspection is finished and closing is almost here – then the bad news comes: Your financing isn't ready. Maybe the lender needs more documents. Maybe the appraisal fell short. Or, worse, the...
Having a baby changes more than the family calendar. Parents also begin making decisions that can affect their child long after the nursery is ready. Estate planning may feel premature when a child is still young, but it gives parents a way to address who will care...
You may have a charity that you donate to regularly. This charity may help many people by offering services, researching critical issues or raising awareness of public concerns. Your donations matter, and you can keep donating to your charity after you pass away by...
Good contracts keep businesses on track. They help manage expectations and allocate responsibilities. But what happens if something goes terribly wrong and one party’s actions lead to financial losses, a third-party claim or a lawsuit? An indemnification clause can...
Buying a home is about more than choosing the right property. If the home is part of a homeowners association (HOA), you will also become part of a community with its own rules and financial responsibilities. Understanding what HOA membership involves before closing...
Starting as a sole proprietor is a common business strategy because its structure is simple and inexpensive. As a business grows, however, the structure that worked in the beginning may no longer offer enough protection or flexibility. If your business has changed...
A fresh start in Florida should include a fresh look at an estate plan. Documents created in another state may not work the same way under Florida law. Reviewing your estate plan soon after moving can help prevent unexpected issues and ensure it continues to reflect...
When you get divorced, it can mean significant changes have to be made in your life, so you may create a divorce checklist. You will need to make a post-divorce budget since you will now have to cover all of your necessary costs on one income. As you make this...
Buying your first home is often seen as a rite of passage, and it’s not one that should be handled on a whim. Instead, it’s critical that first-time homebuyers understand how to protect themselves during the homebuying process. One of the most important steps to take...
Closing on a home can feel like the last step in the process, but important problems can still appear right before the deal is supposed to finish. Buyers and sellers often focus on the moving date and the paperwork, yet issues involving title, financing, insurance or...