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,...
Year: 2020
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...
Attacking witness credibility can protect you in criminal case
Criminal charges of any kind can threaten your future in a myriad of ways. You might face the very real possibility of going to jail or prison, your finances might be threatened by exorbitant fines, your criminal history might make finding a job and securing housing...
Man needs criminal defense after allegedly hitting woman with bat
Violent crimes in Tallahassee will inevitably lead to an arrest and potentially serious charges. In some cases, an assault occurs as part of a dispute, in a domestic situation, when there is a robbery or as part of another series of criminal incidents. However, there...
New mortgage relief for some homeowners
In these difficult times, many Florida homeowners are worried about how they will be able to make their mortgage payments. Fortunately, the federal government has offered some relief. One important aspect of the massive Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security...
When is it a good idea to update my estate plan?
A good estate plan includes a variety of different components such as a will, trust, advance healthcare directive and durable power of attorney. An important part of the process, however, is knowing when to update an estate plan. Unfortunately, many people are tend to...
Suppressing drug evidence may be possible in your case
Drug charges are quite serious and can threaten to derail your future. While the most serious drug offenses can lead to years or decades in prison, even seemingly minor offenses can result in jail time, fines, and a black mark on your record that could cause a ripple...
What is the automatic stay in bankruptcy?
For many residents of the Florida panhandle, filing a bankruptcy petition is usually viewed as the financial equivalent of walking the plank. While bankruptcy can be a complicated and stressful procedure, the filing of the petition can provide a significant amount of...
Coronavirus sparks foreclosure concerns
Economic concerns are growing as the effect of the coronavirus begins to cross the country. In anticipation of an increase in mortgage foreclosures, government and independent regulators are working on plans to avoid another foreclosure crisis. These unfolding events...