Yearly Archives: 2017

GIBBONS I NEUMAN DONATES CAR WASH PROCEEDS TO END ALZHEIMER’S

2017-08-15T15:13:00-04:00

On July 29th, attorneys and staff members at Gibbons | Neuman and Tampa Title Company had a car wash fundraiser in an effort to raise money and awareness in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.  For the past several years, the firm has been trying to engage the local community and spread the word on finding [...]

GIBBONS I NEUMAN DONATES CAR WASH PROCEEDS TO END ALZHEIMER’S2017-08-15T15:13:00-04:00

Life Insurance Proceeds Received 180 Days After Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Is Property of the Bankruptcy Estate

2017-07-25T11:43:07-04:00

The Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court in the case of In Re: Roscoe (siding with the majority view), recently ruled that Bankruptcy Code Section 1306(a) expands the definition of “estate property” (i.e. property that is available to pay creditors) to include life insurance proceeds for one of the debtors who died after the case [...]

Life Insurance Proceeds Received 180 Days After Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Is Property of the Bankruptcy Estate2017-07-25T11:43:07-04:00

Don’t forget the Operating Agreement for your new LLC

2017-07-13T14:34:40-04:00

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), [...]

Don’t forget the Operating Agreement for your new LLC2017-07-13T14:34:40-04:00

Elder Law Attorney Discusses Special Needs Planning with PwC Employees

2017-07-05T15:06:43-04:00

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 [...]

Elder Law Attorney Discusses Special Needs Planning with PwC Employees2017-07-05T15:06:43-04:00

“Help Me Help You…”

2017-06-28T15:03:20-04:00

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 [...]

“Help Me Help You…”2017-06-28T15:03:20-04:00

TIME-BARRED CLAIMS IN BANKRUPTCY FALL OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF FDCPA, SAYS THE SUPREME COURT

2017-06-21T16:26:53-04:00

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 [...]

TIME-BARRED CLAIMS IN BANKRUPTCY FALL OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF FDCPA, SAYS THE SUPREME COURT2017-06-21T16:26:53-04:00

Elder Law Attorney Discusses VA Benefits Available To Pay For Long Term Care Expenses

2017-05-31T11:59:02-04:00

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 [...]

Elder Law Attorney Discusses VA Benefits Available To Pay For Long Term Care Expenses2017-05-31T11:59:02-04:00

Who Can Help You When You Need It The Most?

2017-05-23T13:22:57-04:00

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 [...]

Who Can Help You When You Need It The Most?2017-05-23T13:22:57-04:00

Should You Bring An Expert Witness to a Mediation?

2017-05-16T16:37:50-04:00

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 [...]

Should You Bring An Expert Witness to a Mediation?2017-05-16T16:37:50-04:00

Elder Law Attorney Discusses Long Term Care Planning with Caregiver Support Group

2017-05-03T12:20:13-04:00

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 [...]

Elder Law Attorney Discusses Long Term Care Planning with Caregiver Support Group2017-05-03T12:20:13-04:00

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