From peer pressure to inexperience with alcohol, some young drivers get behind the wheel with alcohol in their system. In Florida, this can lead to serious charges that result in devastating consequences. In fact, even a small amount of alcohol in a driver's system...
Year: 2023
What does it mean to disinherit a spouse?
When you create your estate plan, you will include information about to whom you want your assets to go. You can name anyone you want and distribute your property as you desire. However, if you choose to leave your spouse out of your will, you may have problems. State...
How may mortgage deferment benefit struggling homeowners?
A looming foreclosure could make you fear that you have no way to save your home. The truth is that many banks offer options to help their clients get back on track with their mortgages. One of these options is a mortgage deferment. To understand how a mortgage...
When is filing bankruptcy the right step?
Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision to make, and it is essential to weigh the pros and cons before taking such a step. Knowing what to consider can help someone know if filing bankruptcy is the right choice when they are facing financial challenges....
Will your foreclosure be public?
Losing your home is a serious situation, but it also comes with a lot of stress. You might wish to keep your financial situation private, but if the bank initiates foreclosure against you, that will not be possible. State law requires the publication of foreclosure...
How does drugged driving compare to drunk driving?
Drugs alter your ability to think and can have physical effects on your body. Driving while under the influence of any substance, not just alcohol, is illegal. Drugged driving. is just as bad as drunk driving. However, the two situations can be quite different....
What information will I need to file for bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy is a legal process. As such, it requires you to provide various documents and information to prove that you have the legal means to request the court free you from your debts. Bankruptcy is a federal statute, which means the laws for filing are...
Why it pays to have an estate plan regardless of if you have kids
Many people in Florida put off making an estate plan until they experience a major life event, such as a marriage or the birth of a child. However, if you count yourself among them, you may want to reconsider delaying the creation of your estate plan, even if you...
Lender mistakes you can use to fight foreclosure
Facing foreclosure is stressful and, after everything you have put into your home, you might wonder if you can avoid it. Many homeowners do not realize that sometimes lender mistakes can save your home from foreclosure. There are a few common issues to consider that...
Alcohol is not the only thing that can result in a DUI
Alcohol and illegal drugs are not the only substances that can result in a driving under the influence charge. Medication prescribed by a doctor or found over the counter may also interfere with driving abilities. Not all medications necessarily have side effects that...