Walters Levine & DeGrave

04/05/2022

Walters Levine & DeGrave updated their information in their About section.

Walters Levine & DeGrave updated their information in their About section.

04/22/2021

Walters Levine Lozano & DeGrave is a proud sponsor of the NAWIC Southeast Region Forum, here in Tampa, April 22-25, 2021.

Heather A. DeGrave is serving as the Forum Planning Committee Chair.

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has over 115 chapters throughout the United States that provide its members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service and more. NAWIC continues the vision of its founding members by advocating for the value and impact of women builders, professionals and tradeswomen in all aspects of the construction industry.

The Southeast Region Forum is the Southeast's premier networking and educational event for women in construction.

01/04/2021

Walters Levine & DeGrave updated their business hours.

Walters Levine & DeGrave updated their business hours.

01/04/2021

Walters Levine Lozano and DeGrave has been selected as a semifinalist for the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Business of the Year Award.

12/16/2020

Santa's Elves hard at work wrapping presents for PAWL's Holiday Parade for the Women's Care Center. Way to go, ladies

12/10/2020

Walters Levine Lozano and DeGrave participated in the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Elves for Elders Drive collecting toiletries, blankets, pajamas and socks for those in need. Tis’ the season for giving!!!!!

02/04/2020

Avoid these 3 estate-planning mistakes and make probate cheaper and easier for your loved ones

Planning for death is like any other transition of life, except this is one we can make easier for our loved ones. https://on.mktw.net/316xm5E

At the very least, fill out simple forms to make sure your bank accounts and investments immediately go to your heirs

01/30/2020

15 Major Legal Mistakes Made by Startups | AllBusiness.com

Startups that manage to avoid these legal pitfalls and missteps have a better shot at success than do those companies that fail to anticipate and plan for them from the beginning. http://bit.ly/2t6iho2

Business startups that manage to avoid these legal missteps have a better shot at success than do those companies that fail to anticipate and plan for them from the beginning.

01/30/2020

Pets Are Part of Our Families. Now They’re Part of Our Divorces, Too

In the past three years, three states have changed their divorce statutes to treat pets more as family members than as property. Rhode Island; Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C., have legislation pending that would do the same. http://bit.ly/37xJXkG

Divorce attorneys say these fights are becoming more common

01/30/2020

Probate Explained: What Is Probate, and How Does It Work?

Probate is the legal process that takes place after someone dies in order to prove the deceased's last will and testament and carry out the deceased person's estate, which may include resolving debts, selling assets, or distributing any remaining assets to heirs. http://bit.ly/30ZgAVZ

Understanding what probate is can help make the process of settling an estate easier. Learn what probate is, how it works, and when it's necessary.

01/29/2020

What Is a Kick-Out Clause? How This Clause Can Help Sellers | realtor.com®

A kick-out clause gives sellers the ability to continue marketing a house in the event that they receive an offer with contingencies, or conditions that must be met. http://bit.ly/36kAED9

A kick-out clause gives sellers the ability to continue marketing a house in the event that they receive an offer with contingencies. Here's what it means.

01/27/2020

Have You Named a Legal Guardian for Your Kids?

Bad things do happen, and though it’s impossible to prepare for many of them, making plans for your child’s care in the event of your untimely death is a concrete step you can take to help ensure his or her future well-being. https://nyti.ms/2Rgev4P

No one likes estate planning, but it could mean the difference between stability and chaos for bereaved children.

01/24/2020

Estate Planning for New Parents - NerdWallet

In the midst of buying baby clothes and preparing for the sleepless nights of new parenthood, estate planning may be far down on your list of priorities. But making a plan will save time and expense for your loved ones.

In the midst of buying baby clothes and preparing for the sleepless nights of new parenthood, estate planning may be far down on your list of priorities. You may not…

01/23/2020

Why You Need to Use NDAs to Protect Your Business

Every potential partner is also potential competition. http://bit.ly/2uh3YNx

Don't think of them as aggressive -- instead, think of nondisclosure agreements as a fast-track toward trust.

01/22/2020

Why couples should prepare for divorce before the wedding

Planning for divorce and taking steps to reduce one of its major causes is something every engaged and newly married couple should earnestly do to cover all the bases. https://on.mktw.net/2p2Q1A4

Money issues are the second leading cause of divorce

01/16/2020

What is an Irrevocable Trust and How Does It Work?

An irrevocable trust is a trust that allows for certain protections for the creator of the trust. In exchange for these benefits the creator of the trust forfeits any access to or control over these assets. http://bit.ly/30l60br

An irrevocable trust is a trust that allows for certain protections for the creator of the trust. In exchange for these benefits the creator of the trust

01/16/2020

Why So Many LLC Operating Agreements Fail

If you’re forming an LLC for your business, especially if you’re working with other partners, it’s vital that you spend time creating and polishing your operating agreement. http://bit.ly/2NonwpS

Does your partnership outline include everything you need?

01/16/2020

Military Can No Longer Avoid Medical Malpractice Claims

Members of the military have been prevented from filing claims against the government for medical malpractice. A provision in the spending bill changes that. http://bit.ly/2sqjIgR

Members of the military have been prevented from filing claims against the government for medical malpractice. A provision in the spending bill changes that.

01/14/2020

Four Contingency Clauses You Should Know

Contingencies are a normal part of the negotiation process. They help protect both buyers and sellers and ultimately determine the fate of a real estate deal. As a result, it's important to understand what you're getting into when a contingency clause is part of your real estate contract. http://bit.ly/309EgXn

Buying or selling real estate? Make sure you understand the contingency clauses in your real estate contract.

01/13/2020

How to Use Gift Planning in an Estate Plan

Done properly, an estate plan – including gift planning – ensures that your assets are given to the people and organizations you care about and also minimizes the impact of taxes and other costs on your estate. https://yhoo.it/2FvBYbu

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01/11/2020

The Secure Act changes the way people will inherit money — are you hit by the new rules?

New legislation eliminates the ‘stretch IRA’ provision, an estate planning method that allowed beneficiaries to stretch withdrawls based on their life expectancy. Original account holders and their beneficiaries may want to discuss their current inheritance and withdrawal plans with financial professionals. https://on.mktw.net/2QAwVgl

The new legislation eliminated the ‘stretch IRA’ provision, but you may not be impacted

01/10/2020

How to Keep Employees from Working for the Competition

To prevent theft of customers and employees, many businesses require top-level executives and key managers and directors to sign a non-solicitation agreement. The buyer of a business may also require the seller to sign a non-solicitation agreement to prevent the seller from taking customers and employees away from the business. http://bit.ly/39NtuKv

The non-solicitation agreement keeps employees and customers from soliciting and recruiting from a company. Details and common issues are discussed.

01/10/2020

Peacefully Parenting Together After You've Parted

Divorce adds additional challenges to the already difficult job of being parents. The key for divorced parents can be to stay focused on areas of common ground.

After a divorce, here's how you can still work together for the benefit of your children.

01/03/2020

Some nursing homes are illegally evicting elderly and disabled residents who can’t afford to pay

Nationally, long-term care ombudsmen, who advocate for elderly and disabled residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, received 10,610 complaints about discharges and transfers in 2017 (the most recent year studied), up from 9,192 in 2015. https://nbcnews.to/2EXrrWi

“You’re just a piece of garbage,” one evicted nursing home resident said. “They’ll kick you right out on the curb.”

01/02/2020

How to Set Up Medical Power of Attorney

A medical power of attorney gives a loved one or friend the legal capacity to make health decisions for you. These decisions may concern everything from which treatment option to proceed with, to whether or not to prolong your life through artificial means. https://yhoo.it/2NRyTtc

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12/31/2019

10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

People plan on having a good day, a good year, a good retirement and a good life. But why stop there? Why not plan for a good end of life, too? http://bit.ly/36iC41e

People plan on having a good day, a good year, a good retirement and a good life. But why stop there? Why not plan for a good end of life, too?

12/27/2019

What Is an Easement, and Why You Might Have to Share Your Property | realtor.com®

Easements are created when property owners are approached for permission to use their land. If an agreement is reached, it will be set in stone with a legal document such as a deed. http://bit.ly/2ENB4H2

As you search for a home you may have come across the term easement in a listing description and wondered what it means.

12/23/2019

4 Potential Lawsuits to Watch Out for in Small Business

If you want to protect yourself against the possibility of a legal mishap, you’ll want to know what you might be up against and try to prepare for the worst-case scenario the same way you would for a natural disaster.

Avoiding lawsuits isn't as thrilling as winning litigation but it's far less expensive.

12/21/2019

Two-Thirds Of All Americans Are Missing This Estate Planning Document

Health care directives are also known as living wills, durable health care powers of attorney or medical directives. But they all serve the same function: to provide guidance and direction on how one’s medical and death decisions should be made. http://bit.ly/2ttpmih

Regardless of one’s feeling on estate planning, there is one estate planning document that all Americans should have: A Health Care Directive. This key document can help you manage the end of life process from health care decisions to your funeral.

12/20/2019

How to talk about estate planning with your family this holiday season without starting a fight

Death and finances are often two of the most uncomfortable topics for families to talk about. Yet not talking about them can lead to severe and sometimes devastating consequences. https://on.mktw.net/38LdFU9

Taking the emotions out of death and finances

12/19/2019

How To Back Out Of An Accepted Home Purchase Offer | Bankrate

If you do need to back out an accepted offer, consider consulting with a real estate attorney who can best advise you what your rights are and what to expect if any mediation is unsuccessful. http://bit.ly/2Mqz4cO

Contingencies can help you back out of a purchase with little pain.

12/17/2019

If your ex refuses to follow the terms in a custody agreement, it can make life difficult for both you and your child. Don’t lose hope: There are ways to enforce a custody order.

12/13/2019

Child support payments vary wildly from state to state

Although guidelines exist, federal law allows each state to set its own rules surrounding child support, and quite often states measure support using a very different yardstick. https://cbsn.ws/2FnNcza

Moving from Massachusetts to Vermont could lessen your monthly child support payment from $1,187 to $519

12/12/2019

Retirement, Estate Planning: Documents You Should Have

Managing your estate, regardless of the size, begins with working with an expert to help give you greater control, privacy and security of your legacy – the one you worked so hard to build. http://bit.ly/2RyhAhb

Managing your estate, regardless of the size, begins with working with an expert to help give you greater control, privacy and security of your legacy – the one you worked so hard to build. The documents you need to get started are outlined below:

12/11/2019

Is S Corporation Election Right For My Business? It Depends On Your Business Structure

Before moving ahead with choosing a business structure or type of tax treatment, take the time to understand the pros and cons of the available options. Your decision will affect you legally and financially, so consider doing more research and talking with licensed legal, tax, and accounting professionals for guidance. http://bit.ly/38cUWke

The potential advantages of electing for S Corporation tax treatment are a bit different for LLCs and corporations. Learn the basics of both business structures and how an S Corp election affects each.

12/10/2019

A trust fund gives you control over your money after you're gone, and it's not just for the super rich

A trust establishes a veritable plan for transferring money and property to heirs, managing estate taxes, and giving to charity. A trust fund also has the ability to avoid the tedious probate process. http://bit.ly/34WeCql

Trust funds are often used to avoid the probate process, set up a plan for wealth transfer, avoid or defer estate taxes, and give to charity.

11/27/2019

How To Make Your Digital Life Part Of Your Estate Plan

Most people have a broader and more robust digital life than they realize, and that digital life has to be integrated into their estate plans. If it isn’t, your heirs are likely to face a lot of inconvenience, anxiety and unnecessary costs. http://bit.ly/2D701fz

Digital assets cause a lot of anxiety, inconvenience and cost if they aren't in your estate plan.