Pedestrians and bicyclists are often left in the dust when it comes to zoning rules and regulations. According to certain urban planning experts, the state of Florida is -- in some ways -- worse than other states in this regard.However, this could change as the...
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Check for easements before you buy that dream home
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Sep 18, 2017 | blog
When you finally find that home that seems just right for your needs and budget, it can seem like its too good to be true — and it just might be, depending on the plans you have for the home and the property.Many pieces of real estate carry easements, which are...
Challenges to a zoning regulation
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Sep 5, 2017 | blog
If you're facing a zoning issue relating to a property, it could negatively affect your business's ability to operate. Your alleged violations of zoning laws could also result in stiff fines.Imagine you bought a property that you thought was zoned for commercial use....
The primary types of land use and zoning
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Aug 23, 2017 | blog
Florida residents will want to check to see how a particular property is zoned before purchasing it. This is important because you'll want to make sure that you can use the property for its intended purposes.Imagine you have a factory, and you buy a new property to...
Are you worried about foreclosure? You still have options
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Aug 16, 2017 | blog
There are a lot of reasons why people fall behind on their mortgages. Maybe you were in an accident that left you unable to work for a while. Perhaps you got diagnosed with a serious medical condition that required expensive treatment and kept you bedridden. You could...
My father is incapacitated: I need to establish guardianship
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jul 18, 2017 | blog
When the natural process of aging takes its course, there comes a time in all of our lives when we are no longer able to take care of ourselves. For this reason, everyone should set up a power of attorney that gives permission to a trusted person to take care of your...
Keep careful records when serving as estate executor
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 21, 2017 | blog
Getting named as the executor of a loved ones' estate is a dubious honor. On the one hand, someone trusted you enough to request that you personally see to it that the last will and estate plan get followed. On the other hand, there is a lot of responsibility involved...
How do I inventory and distribute my mother’s estate?
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | May 23, 2017 | blog
If you are the executor or personal representative of your mother's estate, you're probably dealing with a lot of legal responsibilities that you've never encountered before. These responsibilities can be overwhelming and stress-inducing. After all, you want to...
Being an executor is so much responsibility: What are my options?
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | May 18, 2017 | blog
Let's say your father named you as the executor of his estate. Initially, you felt honored, but you've been looking over the estate paperwork, and now you're terrified. This is a lot of work. Your father's estate is complicated, he has a lot of assets to organize, and...
My mother died without a will, now what?
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 18, 2017 | blog
You suspected that your mother didn't have a will on file, but you were too shy to ask her about her estate planning. Now that she has passed away, you need to sort through her estate without a will to provide guidance.The state of Florida has what are called...
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