Toll Free : 888-858-5404 | Local : 850-391-2884
We are a board-certified consumer bankruptcy attorney and a lawyer with over 30 years of experience in the areas of consumer rights and criminal defense. Together, we help people in Florida’s Panhandle keep their homes, find long term debt relief, fight criminal charges and develop estate plans that will benefit them and their loved ones.
Toll Free :
888-858-5404
Local :
850-391-2884
We are a board-certified consumer bankruptcy attorney and a lawyer with over 30 years of experience in the areas of consumer rights and criminal defense. Together, we help people in Florida’s Panhandle keep their homes, find long term debt relief, fight criminal charges and develop estate plans that will benefit them and their loved ones.
When a person dies, his or her estate may have to pass through a process called probate before distributing to heirs and beneficiaries. Probate is the court-supervised system for assessing the deceased’s debts and assets, fulfilling the estate’s existing financial...
Some might view a declaration of bankruptcy as a free pass to eliminate all debts and start over. However, financial hardship does not automatically qualify a person for bankruptcy. The process is a legal proceeding, and a court may deny the request of someone who...
2022 saw an increase in Florida foreclosures. WFLA News Channel 8 states that the foreclosure rate increased by 71.26 percent since 2021. Florida ranks high nationally in foreclosure rates. The state is seventh overall and second in total foreclosure starts from the...
The economic downturn may impact your employment situation, affecting your ability to make mortgage payments. Serious illness or injury and mounting medical bills may also cause mortgage payment problems. Here are four ways to help keep your lender from foreclosing on...
While wills are a crucial aspect of a solid estate plan, they are not the only way to distribute assets to heirs. When it comes to things like life insurance policies and retirement accounts, beneficiary designations ensure the proceeds pass directly to your heirs...
Allegations of robbery may lead to officials filing felony charges under Florida's statutes. To obtain a conviction, prosecutors must prove that you had a weapon or used threats, physical violence or force to take someone's property or money. The Florida Legislature...
A will is often the first thing that comes to mind when you think about creating a plan for your assets after death. However, you have other options that may allow your family to avoid the sometimes painstaking process of probate. Bank accounts and securities Florida...
White-collar crimes such as embezzlement can do serious damage to a business. While embezzlement is a form of stealing, in this case the thief is someone who was in charge of the stolen money or property in the first place. Chron explains that there are many different...
A foreclosure means your lender is trying to take back your home. It occurs when you miss payments and do not fulfill your obligation under your mortgage agreement. Throughout the process of foreclosure, you may have the chance to stop it and retain your home. The...
If you filed bankruptcy, you may have a positive outlook about the future of your finances. But since filing bankruptcy likely damaged your credit score, you may want to find a way to build it back up as quickly as possible. It can take time to rebuild your credit...
