Tallahassee Florida Legal Blog
New ruling in Florida’s felon voting rights case impacts thousands
In the past few years, Floridians have seen major changes in the way our state handles felons’ rights. The process has not been easy. In 2018, new legislation passed that gave ex-felons their voting rights back—with a caveat. The law required individuals to serve...
Protecting yourself against creditor harassment
Owing money on credit cards, medical bills and other loans can make a person feel embarrassed and hopeless, even though most Americans carry debt. Because of the shame or desperation that people can feel in this situation, too many do not ask for help. However,...
Types of chapter 7 dischargeable debts
It's important for debtor or for an individual considering filing for Chapter 7 Â bankruptcy to know and understand which of their debts could potentially be relieved in Florida. That's classified by two types, secured and unsecured. According to TheBankruptcySite,...
Will your estate be taxed?
After working for most of your adult life in Tallahassee to accumulate assets and property, your ultimate hope is that your effort will be able to benefit your beneficiaries. To think about many of those assets being eaten up by taxes can be frustrating. Yet as is the...
What are health care advance directives?
When you think about estate planning, a traditional will may be the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are several other important documents you may want to create, including health care advance directives. These official documents may help ensure you are...
Should a generation-skipping trust be part of your estate plan?
You work(ed) hard to provide your family with a good life and accumulate the assets that you will pass down via your Florida estate plan. You likewise also have tried to teach your children the lessons of financial responsibility. But what if those lessons did not...
Should I file for divorce or bankruptcy first?
Living in Florida does not make you immune to the effects negative financial situations have on a marriage. Bankruptcy may be the answer to your financial woes even if you decide to divorce. However, which one you decide to do first depends on your unique...
What representatives will I choose for my estate?
When you create an estate plan, you do so with the knowledge that the execution of it will happen when you are no longer around or when you lack the mental capacity to carry out the plan yourself. Because of this, you will have to choose people who will represent you...
Filing for bankruptcy due to medical bills
According to CNBC, two-thirds of individuals who file bankruptcy each year cite medical bills as a key contributing factor. That means more than half a million families turn to bankruptcy because of outstanding medical costs or time out of work. Unaffordable mortgage...
The effect of bankruptcy on a marriage
Money problems account for one of the biggest reasons that couples divorce in Florida. When one spouse has debt or poor credit, it can hamper the financially stable spouse. This is true even when the stable spouse has excellent credit and makes good money. When this...
