The Aretha Franklin Will Contest would not have happened in Florida. By Michelle N. Shupe-Abbas, Esq. Aretha Franklin died in 2018. Recently, a Michigan jury ruled that the Will is valid and now has been admitted to probate. The family found a handwritten Will in...
When the bubble burst and foreclosures and evictions climbed, tenants living in properties in foreclosure were left with little they could do to avoid immediate eviction. These renters who were not even aware that the property was in foreclosure and who had made...
At some point in our lives we will realize the only way to right a wrong is to file a lawsuit. Perhaps you have a dispute with another, a disagreement over a contract, or want to prevent others from going through a similar experience as you. Many sleepless...
Did you know that your appearance may affect the court’s jurisdiction? Many people associate the term appearance with how one looks or appears physically. Although it is true that elements of your physical appearance, including apparel and personal hygiene, may affect...
On October 15, 2014, Florida’s 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that the City of Hollywood is not authorized to delegate its police power to an outside private vendor to determine whether a traffic violation has occurred before sending it to a traffic infraction...
Thankfully, many people have never had to deal with being sued. Lawsuits can be stressful, time consuming, and an unnecessary expense. Unfortunately, most people will eventually be involved in a lawsuit, and some even see it as a rite of passage. If you have recently...