Grasping the distinct responsibilities and legal obligations of an agent vs a trustee is essential to understanding each role. What is an Agent? The agent is a third party who acts on behalf of another person known as the principal. The principal gives powers to the agent to make decisions and enter into contracts within… Continue reading Agent vs Trustee: Understanding the Key Differences
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Caregiving in Florida: Benefits of Mobile Notary Services
Caregiving is a demanding and often complex responsibility, especially when it involves managing legal documents and ensuring the proper execution of important paperwork. In Florida, mobile notaries public can offer invaluable services to caregivers, providing convenience and peace of mind. In this post, we will explore the services mobile notaries public can offer caregivers, the… Continue reading Caregiving in Florida: Benefits of Mobile Notary Services
Florida Advance Health Directive Series: Health Care Surrogate
A Florida Advance Health Directive is a crucial document that you can put into place to ensure your preferences for healthcare. Are you preparing for a serious medical procedure? Do you have a family member that receives home health care? If so, this information is for you. This comprehensive guide delves into one of three… Continue reading Florida Advance Health Directive Series: Health Care Surrogate
Don’t Have ID, but Need a Document Notarized?
Do you need a document notarized, but don't have ID considered acceptable identification in Florida? You can still get your document notarized. I'll share with you how! First, let's look at what the acceptable forms of identification are. Sections Acceptable IDs Alternative Methods of Identification Who can be a credible witness? What is a sworn… Continue reading Don’t Have ID, but Need a Document Notarized?
Why Hire a Mobile Notary?
When the bank provides free notarizations Many people ask why hire a mobile notary when the bank can notarize my documents for free? It's true, banks can notarize documents for free. I'm going to give you 4 reasons why you should hire a mobile notary instead. Photo by Expect Best on Pexels.com Banks allow their… Continue reading Why Hire a Mobile Notary?
What are the Laws of Intestacy?
Before we delve into the laws of intestacy, let's define what it means to be intestate. When a person dies without a will or has a will that does not cover the entirety of the estate, she/he is intestate. Intestacy is the process that the probate court engages in to distribute the assets of the… Continue reading What are the Laws of Intestacy?
Do I Really Need Title Insurance?
Do I really need title insurance? A client asked me this during a closing. I answered the question by giving him a brief description of what title insurance is. I also pulled the title commitment and the search results to allow the borrower time to look over them. The client still had a puzzled look… Continue reading Do I Really Need Title Insurance?
Warranty Deeds: What You Should Know
In this post we'll explore what you should know about warranty deeds before you buy a property in Florida . Knowing about this important legal document helps you to understand its key differences from a quitclaim deed. Understanding these key differences, and the notarization requirements makes you an informed buyer. Sections What is a Warranty… Continue reading Warranty Deeds: What You Should Know