Yearly Archives: 2016

Assignment of Debt Not a Condition Precedent to a Foreclosure Action; Florida Supreme Court Declines Jurisdiction In Brindise

2016-03-22T14:08:57-04:00

We earlier posted a summary of the Second District Court of Appeals 2-1 decision providing that a written notice of the assignment of a debt as required  under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act is not a condition precedent to a foreclosure action. The question was certified to the Florida Supreme Court as a question [...]

Assignment of Debt Not a Condition Precedent to a Foreclosure Action; Florida Supreme Court Declines Jurisdiction In Brindise2016-03-22T14:08:57-04:00

IF YOU HAVE NOT PREPARED YOUR OWN WILL, LOOK AT THE ONE THAT THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE HAS PREPARED FOR YOU

2016-03-22T12:08:35-04:00

It is very common for persons to procrastinate in preparing a Will, Trust, or other estate planning documents. But, have you ever thought about it this way?  If you haven’t prepared your own Will or Trust, you are letting the Florida Legislature decide who will inherit your property.   For those persons who have not [...]

IF YOU HAVE NOT PREPARED YOUR OWN WILL, LOOK AT THE ONE THAT THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE HAS PREPARED FOR YOU2016-03-22T12:08:35-04:00

ELDER LAW ATTORNEY PARTICIPATES IN “ASK THE EXPERTS: CAREGIVING PANEL”

2016-03-01T15:03:11-05:00

Gibbons | Neuman’s Elder Law Attorney, Elizabeth P. Allen, participated in “Ask the Experts: Caregiving 101” on February 18th at Van Dyke Church in Lutz.  The event was focused on caregivers of family members, loved ones, or friends, and was designed to provide useful information for caregivers.  Attendees were able to ask the Panel a variety [...]

ELDER LAW ATTORNEY PARTICIPATES IN “ASK THE EXPERTS: CAREGIVING PANEL”2016-03-01T15:03:11-05:00

Elder Law Attorney Donates Home-Made Quilts to Hospice

2016-02-24T15:22:50-05:00

The firm’s elder law attorney, Elizabeth Allen, donated five lap quilts that she made to LifePath Hospice of Hillsborough County. Liz has been quilting as a hobby for years.  A couple of years ago she found out that LifePath Hospice provides blankets and quilts to its clients to help with treatment during this difficult time in [...]

Elder Law Attorney Donates Home-Made Quilts to Hospice2016-02-24T15:22:50-05:00

Do I really need a survey?

2016-02-17T09:24:22-05:00

Everyone likes to save money – so sometimes a real property buyer will ask “Do I really need to order a survey?” The answer is always “Yes, you ALWAYS need a survey before you buy a parcel of property.” A survey will locate your property’s boundary lines and the buildings and other improvements on your [...]

Do I really need a survey?2016-02-17T09:24:22-05:00

Elder Law Attorney talks about important elder and disability issues

2016-02-09T09:22:02-05:00

The firm’s elder law attorney, Elizabeth P. Allen, gave a presentation before two diverse groups recently. On January 12, 2016, Ms. Allen gave a presentation concerning the Basics of Special Needs Planning to the Small ALF Coalition in Tampa.  That organization represents owners of small assisted living facilities and other healthcare professionals who service the [...]

Elder Law Attorney talks about important elder and disability issues2016-02-09T09:22:02-05:00

Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act

2016-02-02T12:25:28-05:00

In a Florida case of first impression, the Second District Court of Appeal ruled in a 2-1 decision that providing a written notice of the assignment of a debt as required under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act is not a condition precedent to a foreclosure action. The Court analyzed the original Staff Analysis and [...]

Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act2016-02-02T12:25:28-05:00

Thinking of bidding on a house or condominium at a foreclosure sale?

2016-01-26T15:40:25-05:00

Beware- you may be liable for thousands of dollars of unpaid assessments. Just because a homeowners or condominium association may have been a defendant in the foreclosure lawsuit (and mentioned in the final judgment) does not mean that such association’s lien for unpaid assessments owed by the prior owner(s) against the property has been eliminated [...]

Thinking of bidding on a house or condominium at a foreclosure sale?2016-01-26T15:40:25-05:00

Mediation: It’s OK, Go Ahead–Shoot the Messenger

2016-01-18T09:44:01-05:00

The primary components of EVERY Mediation are the exchange information, presentation of theories of each party’s case and the transmission of offers of settlement. Very often, an offer of settlement or advancement of the other party's theory of the case may solicit a response from the other party that goes something like "That no good, [...]

Mediation: It’s OK, Go Ahead–Shoot the Messenger2016-01-18T09:44:01-05:00

ON LINE LEGAL SERVICES—BUYER BEWARE

2016-01-05T09:32:00-05:00

Abraham Lincoln said that “a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.” It is amazing that so many people want to go on the internet for self-help “legal services.” Of course, we are bombarded by all of those advertisements on TV touting how “they have your back” and you can call a [...]

ON LINE LEGAL SERVICES—BUYER BEWARE2016-01-05T09:32:00-05:00

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