Divorce and Estate Planning
If you are in the process of getting a divorce or have already, it is important to become aware of how this affects your estate plan and revisit to decide if changes are appropriate. After Filing for Divorce Until a final dissolution of marriage has been granted, you...
Updating your will when you move to Florida
In general, if your will was valid in your previous state, Florida will accept that will as valid. Exceptions to this rule include holographic and nuncupative wills, meaning that if your will is written and properly signed it should be upheld in a Florida probate...
Estate planning for parents of young children
Parents of young children should be very proactive in establishing their estate plans. In the absence of a valid Last Will and Testament, parents often find that the default asset distribution under the Florida Statutes does not meet their wishes. This is especially...
Is your will valid? Avoid common pitfalls when using templates or writing your own will
Many people compose their own estate planning documents, especially today with the multitude of resources available to obtain templates and guidance. However, estate planning remains a detailed task that can be complex. In particular for the last will and testament,...
I got an offer from the insurance company – now what?
Following a car accident, you may have received an offer to settle from the other driver’s insurance company. If you have not sought legal counsel to handle the claim, this has likely become a challenging process to handle on your own. The first offer from an...
Being the “at fault” driver
If you have ever been involved in a Florida car accident, you know that one or more drivers will likely be assigned fault at the scene and ticketed by law enforcement. Most drivers are aware that the rear driver in a rear end collision is typically at fault. In fact,...
Chain Reaction and Multi-Vehicle Collisions
A multi-vehicle collision, also called a “pile-up” or “chain reaction accident” involves three or more vehicles. Usually these begin when two vehicles collide and other vehicles on the road cannot avoid the incident because they are unable to stop in time or otherwise...
Getting your teen driver back on the road after an accident
After your teenage or young adult driver was involved in a car accident, you may be wondering how to help them move forward and recover from the traumatic experience. Depending on your child’s personality, they may be ready to drive again immediately or become anxious...
What to do after a hit and run accident
Hit and run accidents are unfortunately common in Florida, but many drivers and pedestrians are not informed on what to do following the incident. Being a victim of an accident is shocking and having the other driver flee the scene is even more unsettling, which often...
Hit and Run Accidents: facts vs. fiction
1) Victims of a hit and run accident may seek restitution from the other driver FICTION: Restitution is generally not available in a leaving the scene of an accident case where the other driver is criminally charged. Restitution may be available if the victim can show...
