Few people know exactly how to handle an estate when someone dies. To make matters worse, the last things you want to think about while grieving are locating legal documents, filing paperwork and taking inventory of a late loved one’s assets. Probate and estate administration can be intimidating, but understanding how these processes work and having some expert legal tips at your disposal will help you execute your duties confidently and correctly. How Does Probate Work

Estate Planning 101 Simply stated, Estate planning is for you AND your loved ones. Although estate planning is commonly associated with wealthy people, everyone benefits from an estate plan. When it comes to creating an effective estate plan, the attorneys at Kendrick Law Group are with you at each stage of the process. Your Estate Plan can include any combination of the following: Advanced Directive/Living Will and Healthcare Surrogacy Durable Power of Attorney for Financial

When you file for divorce in Florida, you may go through with either a contested or an uncontested divorce. When couples are unable to agree about the conditions for their divorce, it is considered a contested divorce process. However, if both parties agree about the dissolution of their marriage and key points, such as child support and property division, are generally agreed on, they may choose an uncontested divorce in Florida. There are a number of possible benefits for m

In the current real estate market, mortgages are currently at an all time low and homes are selling at a rampant pace. Ask any real estate professional and they will confirm that that the demand for homes far exceeds supply! Because of the strict criteria of credit score compliance, income verification, etc., used by mortgage brokers attempting to qualify prospective sellers, as a result, buyers are able to obtain financing or perform cash deals to close on homes in rec

In the state of Florida, you are not legally required to have an attorney draft your will. Your will doesn’t need to be prepared, or even reviewed by an attorney for it to be valid. There are many tools online that can help guide you as you prepare your will. If you do create your own will in Florida, however, it still needs to abide by all of Florida’s state laws regarding wills and estates. A probate judge will not care if you wrote a will yourself, and if there are el

Estate Planning is planning for the possibility of your incapacity or your death. Estate Planning is done for the protection of you and your family and allows family members to have access and control of your affairs in the event that you are unable. Estate Planning will give you and your family the peace of mind knowing your affairs are in order should an emergency happen. What Are The Basic Estate Planning Documents That Everyone Should Have? The basic Estate Planning

Congratulations to our very own Sarah Marotta Geltz, Esq. She was named as one of Orlando’s Awesome Attorneys by Orlando Family Magazine for 2022. Sarah Geltz, Esq. 2022 Orlando Awesome Attorneys Trust & Estate Law ------ The best attorneys not only know how to interpret the law, they know how to be assertive on their client’s behalf to deliver desired results time and time again. And whether that means dealing with divorce, helping plan an estate for loved ones, seeking

Veterans Day is Thursday (Nov. 11), and many Central Florida businesses are honoring former and current service members with deals and specials. Here are ways to take advantage of meals, deals and discounts that honor veterans and active-duty military personnel this holiday. 4Rivers Smokehouse: will give veterans a free sandwich and two classic sides on Nov. 11. Online ordering is excluded. American Social: is offering 50% off checks to veterans and their families all day

Recently announced changes to the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Contract for sale and purchase will go into effect on November 1, 2021. Buyers and sellers will see numerous revisions to the previous contract. Seven updated riders and three entirely new riders, including mold inspection, seasonal/vacation rentals, and pace disclosure, will be added. The new contract extends the definition of “Loan Approval” to include the buyer being approved for financing as well as the

A power of attorney allows a designated person (the “agent”) to make certain legal and financial decisions on behalf of another (the “principal”). It’s often enacted when someone becomes too ill to care for themselves, and their legal and financial affairs would be better served by having a more competent party take charge. What a power of attorney does and does not do is often an area of much confusion. Below are common misconceptions & Myths about the scope of this l

It’s definitely the best time of the year in Orlando! The weather is perfect and every town comes to life with exciting holiday events to celebrate the season. Fortunately, you don’t have to shell out a theme park ticket price to have an amazing holiday experience. In fact, the best holiday events are happening everywhere. From snow sledding to festive parades, get in the spirit with these free holiday happenings near Orlando. Check out our Quick Guide to every holiday eve

Can you believe it’s already that time of year? When you hear the words pumpkin spice, you know it’s Fall. Whether you’re trying to decide to take your kids to the nearest pumpkin patch or get together with friends for Fall festivities, Kendrick Law Group is here to provide you some fun for the whole family.  There are plenty of family Halloween ideas and Fall festivals in Orlando that the entire family can enjoy this year!  Check out this list of some of our favorites. 1st A

The Hope for More Foundation will hold its signature event, Anti-Gala at Field’s BMW in Winter Park, Florida on February 5, 2022.

Whether you like your coffee hot, iced or frozen -- maybe see one of our attorneys or want to be surrounded by cats -- our top ten coffee shops have something for everyone. 1. The Robison | Coffee Room A 19th century historical building, The Robinson takes the decadent brick and old-school feel of the original construction and presents it in a vibrant and modern light. We are focused on being a gathering spot for any time of day or occasion, be it a business meeting, a priv

On Monday September 13, the House of Representatives introduced almost 900 pages of proposed legislation that if enacted will create sweepin