Losing a loved one because of wrongful death is a tragic experience. Often, the circumstances are complex and devastating, leaving you with overwhelming grief. While a wrongful death claim cannot bring them back, it can give you support when you no longer have your...
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Resolving disputes over shared inheritance
When it comes to inheriting an asset from a loved one, some are easier to share than others. Cash is easy to split between two or more people. When a friend or family member leaves one particular asset to more than one person, it can make honoring that request a...
Excluding loved ones from your will
Creating an estate plan has many challenges. You may have loved ones who expect a specific item or portion of your assets when you pass away, even if you were not close to them. Regardless of how much you have in property and other assets, you may want to exclude...
Can a loved one contest a wrongful death claim?
Losing a loved one in a traumatic accident can be devastating. You may feel like you are pulled in several directions at once as you try to manage your grief, the end-of-life expenses of your loved one, and the details of the accident that caused their death. A...
Talking to your parents about their estate plan
Estate planning (and the eventual distribution of assets) has as much to do with your parents as it does with you. While your parents will make plans for their money and other property, you (and other loved ones) will be part of the asset distribution process. Often,...
Auto manufacturers slow to apply safety rules
Between high speeds and distracted motorists, driving can be a dangerous way to get around. Government officials often try to pass laws to help car manufacturers design safer vehicles. Often, those rules take time to become effective. In Florida, there tend to be...
How to handle a rideshare accident
It is never comfortable to deal with a car accident. Still, when you are driving, you are likely more familiar with what you should do. As Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing services become more popular, so does the possibility that your next car accident could be with...
Understanding the limits of wrongful death
Experiencing the death of a loved one is often a traumatic experience. Whether it is a family member or close friend, losing someone will dramatically alter your life. When a loved one's death results from an accident, it can seem like they were ripped from your life...
Even Floridians need to prepare for winter driving
When thinking about winter driving, you probably envision people in parkas wading through several feet of snow. Perhaps their car stalled or slid into a ditch, and they are both cold and in need of help. It does not take below-freezing temperatures and mountains of...
Defective airbags in select vehicles
Car crashes are inevitable. While there are laws to help people make safer choices, there will always be unpredictable elements that create the circumstances for a collision while you are on the road. Over the years, car manufacturers have made great strides in making...
