We’d drive on freshly paved roads in the warm, breezy weather without a care in the world if we could. But, the reality is that hazards surround us on the road most of the time. Encountering a hazard can be especially dangerous if you are distracted or otherwise...
Month: October 2018
Ending guardianships in Florida
Florida residents who ready are to relinquish their guardianship duties should make sure that they take the proper steps. Guardianship duties can be relinquished if the court restores some or all of the ward's capacity or rights. It will be necessary to file with the...
AAA study shows drivers overrate abilities of car safety tech
Automotive safety technologies continue to advance, and the positive effect they are having on car accident rates across the world is a real one. Their influence can, however, be overstated. A study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that many drivers in...
Definitions and laws in estate planning
Some people may think of writing a will as a fairly straightforward process, but there can be a number of nuances in the process. For example, like most states, Florida does not recognize either holographic wills or nuncupative wills. The former is a will that has...
Some common sources of estate conflicts
As Florida residents enter the later years of life, they might think about creating an estate plan. This process frequently involves writing a will, but people should be mindful of how their heirs might respond to their decisions. Squabbles and outright legal battles...
AAA: drivers rely too much on car safety systems
Florida motorists who rely on driver assistance systems to be safe on the road will want to be careful. A report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that many drivers do not understand the limitations of these safety features. For example, 80 percent of...