Bankruptcy affects millions of people. This is true for those who may own their own business. If you are an entrepreneur and you filed for bankruptcy, you may feel a little hopeless. It is easy to think that your business or entrepreneurial ventures are over. This is...
Month: August 2020
Record expungement can help you move forward
Those with criminal records in Florida can attest to the fact that it prevents them from completing activities that others may not even consider. For example, depending on the type of record, one might be prohibited from living in a specific location, working a...
How the insanity defense works
Hollywood really enjoys playing up the insanity defense in courtroom dramas. In reality, this plea is a difficult one to pull off. Cornell Law School explains that an insanity defense is actually a guilty plea. The person making this plea is saying that he or she did...
The benefits of preparing an effective legal will
It is important that Florida residents prepare wills as part of their comprehensive estate plans, but few individuals fully understand the power that these testamentary documents hold. A will is more than just a list of property and the names of the individuals who...
Penalties for marijuana possession depend on the amount
There are many laws that people break in Florida. Some of these laws are broken on a daily basis. People commit various driving violations and whether they are caught or not, they have still broken the law. Another common law that is broken is that many people use...
How estate planning can help you give back
After many decades spent on this earth, hopefully everyone feels a sense of gratitude. For the kindness and goodwill that brought them to where they are now, happy and healthy, with some bumps and scrapes gathered along the way. As you prepare to put together an...
Don’t let field sobriety test results convince you of guilt
Being pulled over by the police is scary. When it happens, you might find yourself anxious and eager to comply with law enforcement's requests to try to alleviate any suspicions of wrongdoing. Yet, complying with the police, in some instances, could lead you into...
How do I know when I should update my estate plan?
Estate planning is an important part of life to account for which is why having an estate plan is an essential part of life. Equally important is knowing when to update an estate plan and ensuring it is kept up-to-date once it has been developed. Life is full of...
How does the SECURE Act affect my IRA distribution?
When making estate planning decisions, it is important to keep abreast of changing laws and how they will affect one’s asset distribution. A new law, Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act), went into effect at the start of 2020...
