The limited liability company is a popular business entity for owners of investment real property who wish to protect themselves from business debts and liabilities. To form a limited liability company (“LLC”) in Florida, the essential document which must be filed with the state is the Articles of Organization. It identifies the LLC’s members (owners), […]
On June 20, 2017, the firm’s special needs planning attorney, Elizabeth Allen, gave a presentation on planning for individuals with special needs to employees of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Tampa. The presentation was held at the offices of PwC and covered the topics of Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Disabled Adult Child benefits, Medicare and […]
To quote Tom Cruise from the movie, Jerry McGuire, “Help me help you.” Mediation can be an effective tool in settling cases. However, as the mediator, I can only do just so much to help forge that settlement between the parties. If clients come to the mediation with unrealistic expectations or are not mentally […]
The Supreme Court of the United States has resolved the issue of whether a Proof of Claim that is filed in a bankruptcy case, which includes some indebtedness which is beyond the statute of limitations, violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The Supreme Court, in reversing the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal’s ruling […]
On May 10th, Elizabeth P. Allen, the firm’s elder law attorney, gave a presentation on VA benefits to a packed room of veterans, spouses, and relatives at Legacy at Highwoods Preserve in Tampa. Ms. Allen talked about the VA Pension program which helps qualified wartime veterans and their surviving spouses pay for medical expenses, including […]
We often tell clients that effective estate planning doesn’t just involve handling matters after your death, but, more importantly, involves making provisions for your care while you are living, but suffer a disabling event which prevents you from acting for yourself. Every adult should have a Designation of Health Care Surrogate to designate someone (and […]
In many litigation matters, experts will be needed to prove up your client’s case. For example, in a business divorce, an economist or certified public accountant may be needed to prove up the economics involved in attempting to secure an equitable division of assets. In real estate litigation involving a boundary dispute, a survey expert […]
On April 11, 2017, the firm’s elder law attorney, Elizabeth Allen, gave a presentation on long term care planning to members of the Alzheimer’s Support Group at Hyde Park United Methodist Church hosted by Jennifer Green of Right At Home. This group is comprised of caregivers to individuals with Alzheimer’s. They meet every second Tuesday […]
On March 27, 2017, Attorney Elizabeth Allen gave a presentation on planning for individuals with special needs to the Buddy Baseball organization. Buddy Baseball is a noncompetitive, recreational baseball league for boys and girls with special needs located in Tampa, Florida. The presentation was held at the Omar K. Lightfoot Recreation Center in Temple Terrace. […]
Elizabeth Allen, the firm’s elder law attorney, gave a presentation on March 7th to the Business Transitions Council. This group is made up of Tampa Bay area business leaders who focus on sharing ideas, experiences, education and insights among its members and the business community to increase the members’ professional effectiveness. Ms. Allen spoke to […]