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When Business Relationships Turn Sour Running a business in Florida means building relationships with partners, vendors, customers, and employees. But what happens when those relationships
When Your Dream Home Becomes a Legal Problem Real estate disputes happen more often than most people expect. A neighbor might claim your fence crosses
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December Newsletter is Here! Stay updated with the latest legal tips and firm news from Cheryl A. Ward.
🎄✨ Oh Deer... It’s Time to Get Festive! ✨🎄
The elves at The Law Firm of Cheryl A. Ward, PL are swapping case files forcandy canes this holiday season! 🎅
We’re hosting our Annual Christmas Door Decorating Contest, and our team is ready to sleigh the competition! 🛷🎁 Each staff member will be decking their doors with holiday cheer, and soon you’ll get to play Santa by voting for your favorite design right here on Facebook! 🎄
📸 Photos of all the decorated doors will be posted on December 15, and voting will be open until December 19, when we announce our door-licious winner! 🏆
So grab your cocoa, stay tuned, and get ready to help us unwrap some serious creativity!
Great News! This month has been eventful for Attorney Ward! She recently joined Kerry Fink, Executive Director of Helping Seniors of Brevard, for an insightful radio program.
They discussed critical legal topics facing seniors and their families. If you missed it, you can catch the full interview right here!
#elderlaw #helpingseniors #radiointerview #brevardcounty #estateplanning #attorneyward
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Attorney Ward is dedicated to educating our community! Last week, she presented at a SAIL meeting alongside Corporal Lewis of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Department.
The critical topic? “How to Protect Yourself from Exploitation (Legally).” It's vital for all of us to understand how to safeguard our assets and ourselves. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Want to see more events like this? Stay tuned to learn how you can attend our next community presentation!
#LegalProtection #ElderAbusePrevention #Exploitation #BrevardSheriff #CommunityEducation #AttorneyWard #SAIL
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Thank you so much to all of you who attended our SAIL presentations over the past few weeks. We truly enjoyed spending time with you and sharing helpful information together.
As promised, we entered the names of everyone who scored 100% on the weekly pop quizzes into our raffle, with one entry for every perfect score, and we now have our winner.
Congratulations to:
Wannell Donnelli!
Wannell, you have won a $100 Visa Gift Card. Please contact us within 24 hours to let us know you would like to claim your prize, and afterwards, you can pick it up at our office in Melbourne.
If we do not hear from you within 24 hours, we will draw a new winner from the remaining entries.
Thank you again to everyone who participated. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you at future SAIL sessions.
Take care, and congratulations again to Wannell!
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It’s a 7 AM call that changes everything: your parent is incapacitated, and suddenly you’re in the complex world of Florida Guardianship.
Most people don’t realize how different court-ordered guardianship is from just being a helpful family member. It’s a deep commitment that touches your time, your finances, and your entire life.
Here's what nobody fully prepares you for:
🏠 The Time Commitment: It's not a part-time job. It’s being their full-time advocate—rushing to emergencies, coordinating every appointment, and being legally responsible for their whole existence. 📚 The Paperwork Maze: Florida requires meticulous documentation. Every single financial decision, every medical choice—it all needs to be recorded for the court. The annual reports alone can be a huge, confusing undertaking. ⚖️ The Liability: You are personally responsible for the financial decisions you make on your ward’s behalf. Good intentions aren't always enough to avoid potential legal challenges from family or the court.
The emotional toll and isolation are real, but you don't have to figure out this intense responsibility alone.
The Law Firm of Cheryl A. Ward helps families build the right foundation from the start to manage this role confidently and with peace of mind.
Learn more about managing your guardianship responsibilities: cawlawoffice.com/
Call to get clarity on your legal needs.
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⚖️ 5 Things Every Executor Wishes They Knew Before Starting Probate
The call comes when you least expect it—you’ve been named executor. Suddenly, you’re responsible for legal paperwork, family expectations, and deadlines you didn’t know existed.
Here are 5 truths every executor learns the hard way:
1️⃣ Probate takes time. What feels like weeks often stretches into months—or even years.
2️⃣ Asset documentation is overwhelming. Bank accounts, property, even digital assets must be tracked down, valued, and reported.
3️⃣ Family communication is critical. Grief + money = conflict. Clear updates prevent tension.
4️⃣ Court rules are strict. Missed deadlines or small mistakes can mean big consequences.
5️⃣ Professional help is essential. Even the most capable executors need guidance to avoid costly errors.
👉 Being an executor isn’t just about dividing assets. It’s about honoring your loved one’s wishes and keeping family relationships intact.
You don’t have to do it alone.
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💡 Law Firm of Cheryl A. Ward, PL — Guiding Florida families through probate with clarity and compassion.
👉 Need help navigating probate? Contact us today.
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