Turning 18 can bring on feelings of joy, freedom, and excitement for the future. Most of us remember those days for ourselves, but the feelings are often flipped when our children turn 18. We are left with questions about what comes next and whether our children will still turn to us for guidance or lean on their newfound independence.

Few words make an adult queasy like the word mortgage. Many homeowners have horror stories about unfavorable mortgage loan terms that put them in a bind as they tried to buy their own home or make investment purchases.

Searching for a home can take you and your family in a number of different directions. From starting your search online to touring numerous properties to inspecting a prospective home to ensure you’re getting the right deal, the whole experience can be emotional and a bit exhausting.

Estate planning is for everyone. It’s important to state that because many people and families believe they don’t have enough to constitute an “estate,” but that’s very rarely the case. What’s true is that estates can be big or small, and each estate deserves the delicate planning needed to take care of your hard work.

Thankfully, no. Florida’s disclosure requirements for home sellers are not as strong as those in other states, but there are a few important things home sellers must disclose—or risk a long court battle.

While there’s a general understanding of what probate is for those who have an estate plan, the process itself isn’t well understood. What is generally known about it tends to be negative: people believe it erodes the financial value of the state and can drag on for years, making probate something that needs to be avoided at all costs.

We’re inching ever closer to 2023. As the clock ticks by, 2022 dwindles to a close, and all our New Year’s Resolutions become front and center. But, our team believes you shouldn’t completely write this year off year yet.

When you call our firm or visit our website you’ll notice we use the phrase “Security Title and Escrow.” That last word can be a point of confusion for those who are new to the real estate market. Whether you’re looking to buy a home for yourself/your family or you’re looking to become a long-term real estate investor, it’s time to become familiar with the concept of escrow.

At Schlegel Livingston, we take pride in sitting down with our clients and making sure their estate plan is fulfilling the goals of the whole family. We take a holistic approach to estate planning and want to provide you with the information you need for a successful and thorough estate plan.

Real estate purchases can be a long, grueling process for both sides. There are many financial, legal, and other hoops to jump through to get to the closing process. If you’ve made it this far, congratulations on nearing the completion of your purchase – but there’s still some work to do.