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...
Month: July 2020
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 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...
