When planning for the future, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who will manage your trust. If you’re considering establishing a trust, selecting a trustee and a successor trustee is a critical step. This individual will be responsible for carrying out your wishes, protecting your assets, and ensuring they are distributed according ...
No one is perfect. We all face challenges, make mistakes, and cope with stress in different ways. Unfortunately, for some, this can lead to struggles with drug or alcohol dependency. The good news is that there are rehabilitation programs designed to help individuals break free from addiction and turn their lives around. For those facing ...
Planning for the future is crucial, yet too often, people delay creating a will until it’s too late. Many wait until they or their loved ones face serious health issues or cognitive decline before considering estate planning. Unfortunately, at that point, legal complications can arise, making it difficult to ensure their final wishes are honored. ...
If you’re considering secretly recording someone to gather evidence of wrongdoing or dishonesty, think again. Florida law strictly prohibits unauthorized recordings, and violating these laws can lead to serious criminal and civil consequences. Florida’s Two-Party Consent Law Under Florida Statute 934.03, it is illegal to record someone without their knowledge—regardless of your reasons. Florida is ...
When facing the choice between prison or probation, most defendants understandably choose probation—even if the terms are strict. However, successfully completing probation isn’t always as simple as it seems. Many probationers fail to fully understand the conditions they must follow, and even a minor misstep can lead to probation revocation and a lengthy prison sentence. ...
Most criminal accusations will see minors charged in juvenile court. However, there are instances where accusations of murder may see a minor’s case transitioned into the adult criminal court circuit. However, just what is the difference between these two circuits? Our board-certified team at Fighter Law, including lawyers Thomas Feiter and Jessica Travis, will work ...
If you’re facing accusations of murder or manslaughter, it may be worth considering a plea bargain to reduce your trial time and curb the charges you may face. However, plea deals aren’t the perfect fix for every case. It’s worth your time to discuss a bargain with a criminal defense attorney to determine whether or ...
It’s not always clear who gets the family business in a divorce. Marriage tends to make a business shared property between married partners, meaning the property must be equally divided for a divorce to proceed. Fortunately, there’s more than one way to divide a business, many of which allow the business to remain operational. Our ...
