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If you've searched online for information about settling a loved one's estate, you've probably come across the term \"small estate affidavit.\" While many states allow heirs to collect a deceased person's assets by signing...

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Electric bicycles (\"e-bikes\") have become increasingly popular throughout Florida. They offer a convenient and environmentally friendly transportation option, but they also create new safety concerns for homeowners assoc...

","url":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/e-bikes-common-areas-and-premises-liability","title":"E-Bikes, Common Areas, and Premises Liability","summary":"Electric bicycles (\"e-bikes\") have become increasingly popular throughout Florida. They offer a convenient and environmentally friendly transportation option, but they also create new safety concerns for homeowners assoc...","date_modified":"2026-06-03T21:59:12Z"},{"id":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/legal-news-capacity-and-arbitration-dont-mix-in-care-contracts","html_content":"

Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal recently issued an important decision that may significantly affect how nursing homes and assisted living facilities handle admissions paperwork — especially arbitration agreement...

","url":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/legal-news-capacity-and-arbitration-dont-mix-in-care-contracts","title":"Legal News: Dementia and Arbitration Don't Mix in Care Contracts","summary":"Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal recently issued an important decision that may significantly affect how nursing homes and assisted living facilities handle admissions paperwork — especially arbitration agreement...","date_modified":"2026-05-20T16:30:01Z"},{"id":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/quiet-title-explained","html_content":"

One of the most misunderstood legal claims is Quiet Title.

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When planning how your assets will pass to your loved ones, Florida residents often hear about two popular tools: revocable living trusts and Lady Bird deeds (also known as enhanced life estate deeds). While both can hel...

","url":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/why-trusts-often-outperform-lady-bird-deeds-in-florida","title":"Why Trusts Often Outperform Lady Bird Deeds in Florida","summary":"When planning how your assets will pass to your loved ones, Florida residents often hear about two popular tools: revocable living trusts and Lady Bird deeds (also known as enhanced life estate deeds). While both can hel...","date_modified":"2026-04-21T23:51:35Z"},{"id":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/how-a-real-estate-attorney-reads-a-commercial-lease","html_content":"

Reviewing Commercial Lease Agreements is a common service offered by TKT Law to all leasing stakeholders - tenants, landlords, and brokers.

","url":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/how-a-real-estate-attorney-reads-a-commercial-lease","title":"How a Real Estate Attorney Reads a Commercial Lease","summary":"Reviewing Commercial Lease Agreements is a common service offered by TKT Law to all leasing stakeholders - tenants, landlords, and brokers.","date_modified":"2026-03-23T18:06:45Z"},{"id":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/navigating-property-claims-as-an-uninsured-business","html_content":"

Learning that someone has been injured or had their property damaged at your business is terrible news. Even worse is remembering that you don't have insurance coverage or not knowing if your insurance will exclude the c...

","url":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/navigating-property-claims-as-an-uninsured-business","title":"Navigating Property Claims as an Uninsured Business","summary":"Learning that someone has been injured or had their property damaged at your business is terrible news. Even worse is remembering that you don't have insurance coverage or not knowing if your insurance will exclude the c...","date_modified":"2026-01-02T04:19:08Z"},{"id":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/new-construction-nightmare---navigating-construction-defects","html_content":"

Purchasing a new construction property is full of joys and unfortunately, frustrations. Construction projects are complex, involving multiple parties, detailed plans, and strict timelines. When something goes wrong—wheth...

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A Fresh Start: Why Estate Planning in Florida Matters

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Hurricane Helene brought record-breaking storm surge to many areas of Florida, especially Tampa Bay. With this comes water, structural, and property damage. For tenants, whether residential or commercial, these circumsta...

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There are a large number of reasons why spouses may have their homestead property titled in one name instead of jointly. Tradition, credit and income, convenience, timing, and other normal life factors often support this...

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One of the most common legal issues that brings clients to a real estate attorney is purchasing a lemon house. Just like a car, this is a property that has serious issues which would have deterred most purchasers if only...

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Blinded by love and affection, an astounding number of couples take the journey of homeownership together with little to no expectations from one another.

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A deposit dispute can be quite a stressful process to endure! I have a track record of resolving these without going to court but the close calls have certainly occurred.

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Receiving an HOA Violation Notice may elicit a few choice words as your initial response, but that doesn't have to be your only response. In fact, remaining calm and taking a logical approach is often the best way to pro...

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Becoming a Short-Term Rental Landlord can be a lucrative, wealth-building venture. Unfortunately, it can also be the reason the owner loses their investment and more. These are three major mistakes and how to avoid them.

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There are countless professionals dedicated to providing financial and legal advice regarding planning for medicaid qualification. Among the bevy of advice available, potential downsides are the least discussed aspect of...

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These two generations are generally the least likely to find the idea of estate planning palatable. The phrase sounds like something for their parents or grandparents, people who have families, higher assets, and a sense...

","url":"https://thorntonlawlady.com/insights/f/millenial-and-gen-z-estate-planning","title":"Millennial and Gen-Z Estate Planning","summary":"These two generations are generally the least likely to find the idea of estate planning palatable. The phrase sounds like something for their parents or grandparents, people who have families, higher assets, and a sense...","date_modified":"2023-03-20T16:42:49Z"}]}