It is coming up on deer season and the weather is much more favorable for fishing. Before you hit the great outdoors, you need a license to hunt and/ or fish. It is up to your state to issue them. Obtaining a license is not very difficult, but get caught hunting or fishing without one […]
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What is a Revocable Living Trust?
Many people have heard about Revocable Living Trusts (Trusts) and that they may be some benefit from having one, however, many are not really even sure what a trust is or how it works. A good approach to understanding a Trust is to consider each word individually and what it means. Revocable – Means that […]
What Happens in a General Litigation Process?
Litigation is the term used to describe the process of legal proceedings to settle a dispute between two parties. In the state of Florida, most civil litigation cases are able to settle outside of court. However, in the event both parties cannot agree the case will then be determined in court. If you need a […]
How a Mediator Can Help Your Litigation Claim Avoid Further Costs
By the time you have decided to submit a claim to the Florida Court system, you will have been paying out pocket. Throughout the process, there are attorney’s fees, document submission fees and more. You have to ask yourself if the claim is worth pursuing. Once you get through the four basic stages of litigation: […]
Who Becomes a Public Defense Attorney?
Lawyers in general are not looked upon favorably. Public opinion is that the people in this profession are only in it for the money; they don’t care about the people. There are jokes, criticisms and “lower than pond scum” comments made about attorneys every day. Here’s one joke; “Do you know the difference between an […]
Different Types of Defense Lawyers
When you have an illness where do you go to get treatment? Do you go to a general practitioner? What if you had a heart condition? Would you still see a general practitioner or would you see someone who specialized in heart conditions like a cardiologist? I’m guessing you would see the cardiologist. That’s not […]
Elements of Probate Law
Probate law might seem to be simple when you look at it superficially but as is the case with all branches of law there is a lot more to it when you dig deeper into its principles. This is the reason why there are lawyers who specialize only in this particular branch of law. In […]
1st Annual Dancing For The Space Coast
On Saturday June 6, 2015, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 1st Annual Dancing For The Space Coast event which was attended by over 650 people and raised over $225,000.00. Mason Williams, along with the help of many others, helped to raise money for the event and performed an east coast swing dance. Ninety […]
Florida Labor Laws
Labor laws vary from state to state. There are, however, some federal laws that all states must adhere to. To learn about some labor laws that are specific to Florida, keep reading. Florida has a minimum wage of $8.05. That may not sound like very much when compared to the highest minimum wage, which is […]
What is Probate Law?
Probate law is a term probably everyone has heard of. We’ve all heard of probate judges. Do you have any idea what probate law includes? You might have a few guesses, but read further to fully understand what probate law is. First, let’s define “probate”. Probate is actually a legal document. When someone dies, receiving […]
