After 5 years in a 50/50 business partnership, I discovered about 1 1/2 years ago that my partner has a drug and alcohol problem

If you have a written partnership agreement, then I'll defer to that. If not, I think you will find that you can't unilaterally oust your partner...

Check municode.com, but Yes, I believe there is a "leash law" in Lee Co whereby a dog must be either leashed or restrained. So, if the dog is...

Life insurance grace period.

My interpretation of your fact pattern is that you put a lump sum of money into a paid up whole life policy and that you did not cancel the policy...

Federal courts only have jurisdiction over civil matters if (a) the issue is a Federal Question or (b) you have both $75,000 and up in controversy...

How do you file, break down taxes, on a sale of property that was conveyed in a Lady Byrd Deed in Florida?

To start with, I think you will find that the three children received the property at a stepped up basis. That's the value used to determine gain...

Inherited a multi-unit rental property with one unit holding a paper indicating a 2 yr lease for specific amount. Valid?

In general, a document that transfers an interest in real property that is for 12 months or longer needs to be in writing, signed, and subscribed...

Can a sibling take out a life insurance policy on a parent not living with them?

The key is to have an insurable interest in the life being insured. In this case, it seems appropriate. More specifically, there are funeral...

After marriage financial agreement.

A post-nip is an agreement whereby each of you decides who owns what in the event of a future divorce. But be careful in setting up separate...

My husband has suffered severe traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident. Can we sue the driver and her parents?

In Florida, it is a real pain to collect from individuals because of favorable asset protection and bankruptcy laws. That's why my colleagues were...

Life insurance and back child support

Unless the insurer is subject to a lien for back child support, it will pay the death benefits pursuant to its contract, i.e. it will pay the full...