There is a VA program out there that a lot of people do not know about, but should. It is called the VA Pension Program and it is for veterans and the surviving spouses of veterans. The Program allows a cash benefit that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays to wartime veterans or their […]
People love their pets and usually think of them as part of their family. But what will happen to your furry or feathered family member if something happens to you? People often believe they will outlive their animal and thus be able to care for them forever, but their illness, accident or sudden death can […]
The Bankruptcy Code provides that if a Debtor had a prior dismissed bankruptcy case within 1 year from filing a new bankruptcy case, the automatic stay expires 30-days from the filing of the new case unless the Debtor seeks an extension of the automatic stay from the Court within the first 30 days. However, the […]
One of the more common mediation mistakes is to set the mediation for one-half day. Often, parties will schedule the mediation for only a half day based upon the belief that either (a) the case has no chance of settling; or (b) if it is going to settle, it should settle in a few hours. […]
As a Seller, when you engage a realtor to list your home, or if you decide to sell it “By Owner,” you will likely be asked to fill out a “form” entitled SELLER’S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE. Many times, Sellers breeze through the disclosure statement very quickly, without putting much thought into their answers, and without paying […]
The firm’s elder law attorney, Elizabeth Allen, will join the teaching ranks as an adjunct faculty member at Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport campus. She starts this month and will be teaching Elder Law Drafting & Practice. Ms. Allen previously taught an Academic Skills Workshop class at Stetson Law from 1989 to 2000.
Since the mid-1990’s it has been a crime to financially exploit an elderly person in Florida. For purposes of this law, an “Elderly Person” means a person 60 years of age or older who is suffering from the infirmities of aging as manifested by advanced age or organic brain damage, or other physical, mental, or […]
The Bankruptcy Code provides an honest Debtor with a “fresh start” financially, and is not designed to assist a Debtor who engages in fraudulent transactions to the detriment of an unwary Creditor. The Court will not grant a “bankruptcy discharge” of debts in certain instances where there is fraudulent or dishonest conduct of the Debtor. […]
After his recent admission to practice before the Florida Supreme Court (and all Florida state Courts), GIBBONS NEUMAN is proud to announce that Georgi Angelov, Esq. is now admitted to practice before the United States District and Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. Angelov took the Oath of Admission on June 10, […]
Today the lawyers and other dedicated, highly trained members of our professional team at GIBBONS NEUMAN are proud to celebrate our 32nd year of providing legal services to our clients both within our local community, and throughout the state of Florida. Our roots run deep in the Tampa area and our commitment to our clients […]