Trust Litigation in Florida

Trust Litigation in Florida

Trust litigation is a legal process that occurs when there is a dispute involving a trust. This can include disputes over the administration of the trust, the interpretation of the trust document, or the actions of the trustee. In the State of Florida, there are several types of trust litigation that can arise, including probate,…

Construction Delay Claims in Florida

Construction Delay Claims in Florida

In Florida and elsewhere, construction projects can be prone to various risks and uncertainties.  The incompetence of either party as well as outside factors such as weather, zoning permissions and construction industry staffing constraints can lead to delays. When one party alleges that another party is responsible for causing a delay, construction delay claims can…

The Advantages of Being Dual-SNP (Having Medicare and Medicaid Plans)

The Advantages of Being Dual-SNP (Having Medicare and Medicaid Plans)

A Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP, pronounced “dee-snip”) is a type of Medicare Advantage plan made for people who fall into the neediest of populations. D-SNPs allow people with Medicare and Medicaid to cover out-of-pocket costs that would otherwise be unaffordable to them.  Medicare Advantage plans, otherwise known as Medicare Part C, are…

HOA Restrictive Covenants

HOA Restrictive Covenants

Homeowners Associations, or HOA’s control over 60% of residential communities in the State of Florida.  If you are in the market for a house in Florida, it is very likely that you will come across an opportunity to buy one that is in an HOA community. HOAs govern communities based on a set of documents…

Reinstating a Dormant HOA

Reinstating a Dormant HOA

Establishing an HOA either from scratch or as the result of a handover from a property developer to the community requires all the parties involved to follow set processes that are highly regulated. On the other hand, there are fewer guidelines available for reinstating a dormant HOA.  Reinstating a dormant HOA may be necessary after…

Florida HOA Statistics

Florida HOA Statistics

HOAs govern the majority of non-rental housing in the State of Florida, and the total number of HOA-managed housing and residents in HOA-managed communities continues to rise every year.  While many Florida HOAs deliver in terms of increasing property values and maintaining a secure community, they can sometimes cause administrative, financial and legal headaches for…

Collecting Construction Debt

Collecting Construction Debt

Collecting construction debt can be a challenging feat. Thankfully, there are tried and true processes as well as experts to guide the way. Organizing Your Paperwork Many debts are due to unresolved disputes.  Therefore, step one in collecting a debt is creating a solid defense of the case for making full payment as billed.  In…