The sad and simple truth is that despite the enactment of state laws expressly banning texting while driving, the constant news headlines detailing the deadly toll that it is taking on our roads and highways, and the widespread knowledge of the dangers it poses,...
Month: July 2015
Understanding more about how the probate process works – III
In today's post, we'll continue with our discussion of how the probate process works here in Florida. As always, our goal is to provide some much-needed clarity to those people who suddenly find themselves facing what seems like the otherwise insurmountable task of...
Study examines estate planning steps taken by cancer patients
One of the single greatest benefits of executing a comprehensive estate plan is that it enables a person to set forth their exact wishes regarding both medical treatment and end-of-life care. Here in Florida, the primary mechanisms through which this can be...
Why family fortunes aren’t necessarily being passed down
When it comes to the children of wealthy families, the traditional line of thinking has always been that they have it easy, meaning they won't ever have worry about finding work, spending money or paying off debt.While this is, of course, true in many circumstances,...
Uncovering what went wrong and why in rollover accidents
Automakers have made real progress in recent years in minimizing the risk of deadly rollovers. Indeed, the majority of new vehicles rolling off the assembly lines, especially the large pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, are now equipped with electronic...
Understanding more about how the probate process works – II
In our previous post, we started discussing how once the initial grief of losing a loved one subsides, it's imperative for surviving loved ones to take steps to ensure that all legal matters are addressed, particularly the managing of the deceased person's estate.To...