by Patrick Quarles | Mar 17, 2020 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
While looking up how to make your will, you probably found a ton of advice: forms at office stores, articles on financial websites, legal websites that have you answer some questions and spit out a form will, and finally, an estate planning attorney. Every category...
by Patrick Quarles | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Often in consultations I have to make up hypothetical situations to illustrate the usefulness of lifetime documents like a durable power of attorney and a health care surrogate. If you’ve been in a consultation with me, you’ve probably heard the story of my broken...
by Patrick Quarles | Feb 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
One question we get often is “I got this joinder, waiver, and consent- should I sign it?” Like many other questions we receive there is not a one size fits all answer. The answer will depend on a number of factors. These often include the relationships of the...
by Patrick Quarles | Sep 19, 2019 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
In June, the Governor of Florida signed Florida House Bill 409 into legislation. This bill authorizes the use of electronic wills and will take effect January 1, 2020. An electronic will is a will that is executed online via remote notaries and video technology. This...
by Patrick Quarles | Sep 16, 2019 | Civil Litigation, Homeowner's Association, Uncategorized
In Florida, many homes are located in communities controlled by homeowners’ associations “HOAs”. While HOAs offer many benefits to its residents, many owners, especially those who have never lived in an HOA before, are surprised by how HOAs are governed. Florida HOAs...
