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Estate Planning

Estate Planning: What Is It & Do I Need It?

What Is Estate Planning? It is important to realize, Estate Planning is much more than a set of legal documents. Estate Planning centers on taking time to make decisions for you and your family, while you still can. While most people understand that Estate Planning is important, it often takes a backseat to life’s everyday demands. There are countless causes for this delay, but, in my experience, the primary reason why most people neglect their Estate Planning needs is because

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Estate Planning

5 Steps to Getting Started with Estate Planning

So, You’ve Made The Decision to Tackle Your Estate Planning – Now What? The following checklist addresses taking the first steps in your Estate Planning journey. 1) Figure Out What You Want. It’s crucial to take time to identify what your Estate Planning goals are. Is your main goal to make sure your family is provided for after you pass? Do you want to donate a portion of your estate to your favorite charity? Perhaps, you want to establish a

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Towing Law

When Can My Vehicle Be Towed in Florida?

In Florida, towing laws are governed at the state level. This blog will provide information on when and where your car can be legally towed in the state of Florida. We will also provide tips on what you can do to avoid being towed illegally. If you live in Florida or are planning to visit, be sure to bookmark this blog and check back often for updates! Reasons You Can Be Towed It’s important that when finding a parking spot, you ensure

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Towing Law

4 Tips for Filing a Claim Against a Towing Company

Know Your Rights If you have ever been towed, you know the feeling of helplessness and frustration that comes with it. You may feel you have no options to take against the towing company and that there is nothing you can do to get back the time and money you spent retrieving your vehicle. What many people don’t know is that they can file a claim against the towing company if they believe their rights were violated. Keep reading to learn several

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Business Law

Can You Collect Attorney’s Fees for Post-Judgment Collections?

Good news! Even if the basis for your underlying case (a contract, statute or other writing) does not include an attorney’s fee provision, you may still have options for the recovery of your post-judgment collection attorney’s fees and costs. What Does It Mean for Your Case to Be “Post-Judgment?” Post-judgment collections refers to the process of enforcing a final judgment after it has been issued in a case to collect the amounts due to a judgment creditor. When a monetary judgment

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Towing Law

Wrongfully Towed?

Did your car get towed after an accident without permission? Many residents in Florida may assume they were wrongfully towed but it may depend. In the state of Florida, businesses and property owners are allowed to tow vehicles off their premises when the vehicle is parked without permission. This includes towing a car even after an accident. It is still important to check signage around and ensure a lawful tow occurred. While some towing companies consist of hardworking people trying

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Landlord-Tenant Law

How Do I Know if My Eviction Is Illegal?

Evictions are a terrifying reality for anyone, especially in times of financial hardship. While there are laws surrounding evictions, many landlords have ignored these legal proceedings to get rid of tenants for profit. If you have been faced with a sudden eviction, here is how you can tell if your eviction was lawful. Just Cause and Evictions The first thing that must be determined with any eviction process is if the landlord had just cause the eviction. Just cause refers to a

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Insurance Law

Pop Quiz! Do You Know These Basic Homeowners Insurance Terms From Your Policy?

Homeowners’ insurance can be confusing. There are a lot of terms that are specific to the industry, and it can be tough to keep them all straight. If you’re not sure what something means, it’s important to ask your insurance agent for clarification. This blog post will go over some of the most basic homeowners insurance terms. By understanding these terms, you’ll be able to read your policy more easily and know what is covered in the event of a

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Business Law

Florida Senate Bill 2-D and 4-D: What You Should Know

If you’re a Florida homeowner, contractor, public adjuster, or lawyer, then it’s important to know about Senate Bill 2-D and 4-D. These two bills make widespread changes to the laws that govern Florida property insurance, and they were passed as part of a special legislative session on May 25, 2022. Governor Ron DeSantis approved both bills by signing SJ39 on May 26, 2022. In this blog post, we’ll review some of the changes that are likely to be positive for

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