Blended families are not unusual in Florida. While many stepparents manage to get along just fine with their stepchildren, conflicts can arise. If families cannot work out their differences, problems may resurface after the parent of the adult children dies or becomes...
Month: January 2018
Study finds speeding is behind rise in traffic deaths
Speed is behind a spike in traffic deaths in Florida and across the U.S., according to a study by the National Transportation Safety Board. Previous theories had pointed the finger at everything from Americans driving more miles to smartphones to the improving...
Power of attorney important to estate plan
Estate planning isn't just a plan for what happens after a Florida resident dies. Sure, a will that will be executed after a person dies is important to have, but it's only a part of the estate planning process.A good estate plan provides for a living person who may...
Insurance policies could impose time limit for reporting accident
Florida law and most insurance policies set time limits for filing claims after car accidents. A civil statute of limitations will establish the time period in which someone can file a lawsuit to pursue damages. As for insurance benefits, the terms of the policy...
How new tax laws may impact estate planning
Florida residents should routinely check on their estate plan to ensure that it meets their needs. Ideally, an individual will conduct a review every three years or so. Scheduling an estate plan review may be especially important in the aftermath of the new tax reform...
Car accident lawsuits that involve ride-sharing companies
Florida residents are likely aware that ride-sharing services provided by companies like Lyft and Uber have become extremely popular in recent years. Many people, however, may not realize that the way these businesses are structured shields them from litigation when...
Mistakes to avoid when creating an estate plan
Creating estate plan documents may make it possible to exercise greater control over where assets go after passing on. Florida residents and others who fail to do so may have their assets distributed according to state law. Therefore, it is less likely that assets...