Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. Blog
Physicians should begin estate planning early in their careers
Most new doctors, whether they live in New York City, Orlando, Florida or Munich, Germany don't think about estate planning when they first begin their practice. Young physicians are often concerned with establishing a growing list of patients and paying off school...
‘Failing to disclose’ when selling a home may lead to litigation
Homeowners often take the time to fix up their properties before entering the sellers' market. By making repairs, upgrades and other replacements, a homeowner could raise the value of their home. However, some other aspects could be out of their hands. The way the...
How statutes of limitations impact written contracts
If an individual borrows money from a lender, the borrower is responsible for paying that money back. The loan terms are usually spelled out in a written contract between the borrower and the lender. Lenders tend to favor written contracts because they are easier to...
International prenuptial agreements can be difficult
Prenuptial agreements are contracts entered into prior to marriage that help protect the assets of one or both parties in the marriage. Even though prenuptial agreements are generally written to be specific about the terms, those terms are often contested in the event...
Summer driving for teens can raise risk of personal injury
The risk of auto accidents and personal injury is an international issue whether a person is on the road in Florida, New York, Germany or anywhere throughout the world. A common factor in these collisions is a teen driver. Since these drivers are so young and...
The importance of beneficiary designations in estate planning
Many people in the United States, even if they do not have a will, trusts or other estate planning documents, have filled out beneficiary designations. These are used to identify the beneficiaries for 401(k)s and retirement accounts. People who purchase a life...
Dangers that drivers face on rural roads
For many travelers driving in the United States for the first time, rural roads can be unfamiliar territory, so it's important to know that these roads are not as safe as they look. Though there may be less traffic, they present the following difficulties. First are...
Proving liability after an accident occurs
Those who slip and fall may experience a significant head or brain injury. Victims may be able to hold at-fault property owners liable for any damages that they incur related to these injuries. However, they have to first show that the injury was directly caused by...
Joint venture allows cooperation, flexibility
There are dozens of reasons that two or more businesses might combine forces in a joint venture. Joint ventures could allow for the aggregation of resources and expertise or money savings due to economies of scale or shared advertising. In some cases, businesses form...
What to know when trying to sell the deceased’s home
Family members are eager to receive the proceed of their loved one's estate after they pass. Unfortunately, probate adds some time to the process and slows the time when the estate will be distributed. Beneficiaries need to factor in both the probate process and the...
