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Happy Labor Day from All of Us at Gibbons | Neuman

2025-07-07T16:19:43-04:00

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of workers across the nation. From all of us here at Gibbons | Neuman, thank you for the contributions you make every day to your families, your communities, and our country. Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day from All of Us at Gibbons | Neuman2025-07-07T16:19:43-04:00

“What We’ve Got Here is a Failure to Communicate”

2025-08-19T11:08:59-04:00

Taking a line from one of my favorite movies, Cool Hand Luke, starring my uncle, Paul Newman (he didn’t know how to spell his last name), “what we've got here is a failure to communicate.”  Communication is the key ingredient to a successful mediation. Far too often, parties or their counsel want to withhold information [...]

“What We’ve Got Here is a Failure to Communicate”2025-08-19T11:08:59-04:00

How Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan

2025-07-03T10:16:44-04:00

Going through or having gone through a divorce can significantly impact your existing estate plan. If your documents are not updated, unintended beneficiaries—such as an ex-spouse—could inherit money or property that you intended for someone else. It’s important to understand that the filing of a divorce petition and the final entry of the dissolution of [...]

How Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan2025-07-03T10:16:44-04:00

Understanding Trusts: Why “Ending” Doesn’t Always Mean Closing

2025-07-03T10:17:38-04:00

As a beneficiary of a trust, it’s important to understand that the date a trust "ends" may not necessarily be the same as the date it is officially closed. While a trust document may specify an "end date" or indicate that it terminates upon certain events, the actual process of closing out the trust can [...]

Understanding Trusts: Why “Ending” Doesn’t Always Mean Closing2025-07-03T10:17:38-04:00

Helping the Homebound: Supporting Our Seniors

2025-08-08T13:52:47-04:00

Today, our team proudly partnered with Better Living for Seniors’ (BLS) Helping the Homebound program—an inspiring initiative that provides basic quality-of-life items to homebound seniors in our community. Together, we packed 250 care bags filled with essentials like hygiene products, non-perishable snacks, household items, resource guides, and items for hurricane preparedness. These bags are more [...]

Helping the Homebound: Supporting Our Seniors2025-08-08T13:52:47-04:00

Why Your Child Needs a Power of Attorney When They Turn 18

2025-07-03T10:19:04-04:00

As parents, we’re all too familiar with signing paperwork on behalf of our children—whether it's at the doctor’s office, dentist, or for school and extracurricular activities. But when your child turns 18, things change. They are now legally adults, and as much as we want to continue guiding them, we can no longer step in [...]

Why Your Child Needs a Power of Attorney When They Turn 182025-07-03T10:19:04-04:00

Rod B. Neuman Named to 2025 Florida Super Lawyers List for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2025-07-14T12:22:44-04:00

We’re proud to share that Rod B. Neuman has once again been named to the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution; we are thrilled to see his work receive continued recognition.

Rod B. Neuman Named to 2025 Florida Super Lawyers List for Alternative Dispute Resolution2025-07-14T12:22:44-04:00

Facing Excess Income When Applying for Medicaid? A Pooled Trust May Be the Solution

2025-07-03T10:20:26-04:00

One common challenge Medicaid applicants face is having income that exceeds the program’s limit. To address this, two common planning tools are a Qualified Income Trust (QIT) and a Pooled Trust. A QIT is limited in scope—it can only shelter excess monthly income and is restricted to paying for specific expenses like medical or facility-related [...]

Facing Excess Income When Applying for Medicaid? A Pooled Trust May Be the Solution2025-07-03T10:20:26-04:00

Estate Planning if You Have a Business or an LLC

2025-07-03T10:21:35-04:00

Every business owner needs a plan—not just for growth, but for the unexpected. Estate planning is a crucial step in protecting the future of your company. It ensures a smooth leadership transition, safeguards both business and personal assets, minimizes tax liabilities, and provides clarity for your employees and loved ones. Without a solid estate plan, [...]

Estate Planning if You Have a Business or an LLC2025-07-03T10:21:35-04:00

Mediation for Stalled Lawsuits

2025-05-12T15:34:44-04:00

Do you have a case that is bogged down? No one wants to move it forward (for any number of reasons) but you have case management deadlines looming?  Consider mediating the case.  There may be other forces at play which are causing the case to become stagnant.  Mediation with a thoughtful mediator often brings fresh [...]

Mediation for Stalled Lawsuits2025-05-12T15:34:44-04:00
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