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Elder Law Attorney on Executive Committee of Penick Inn of Court

2016-06-01T15:48:32-04:00

The Firm’s Elder Law Attorney, Elizabeth P. Allen, was installed as the Administrator of the Thomas E. Penick, Jr. Elder Law American Inn of Court during a ceremony on April 14th.  The Penick Inn of Court is the nation’s first and only elder law Inn of Court and the only three circuit Inn.  Ms. Allen [...]

Elder Law Attorney on Executive Committee of Penick Inn of Court2016-06-01T15:48:32-04:00

Elder Law Attorney Gives Talk on Health Care Reform

2016-05-18T09:04:58-04:00

Elizabeth Allen, the firm’s elder law attorney, gave a discussion on Health Care Reform: the Affordable Care Act after six years.  The presentation was at the Senior Solutions and Networking Coffee meeting held at St. Joseph’s John Knox Tampa Bay on April 27th. The discussion, before individuals in the healthcare industry, focused on the basics of [...]

Elder Law Attorney Gives Talk on Health Care Reform2016-05-18T09:04:58-04:00

Are the Proceeds from Sale of Homestead Property Protected From Judgment Creditors?

2016-05-10T11:19:47-04:00

In Florida, a person’s homestead is exempt from forced sale by judgment creditors. A homeowner can lose their homestead by failing to pay property taxes, mortgages or repairs or improvements which are properly perfected as a construction lien that is properly foreclosed. A judgment creditor (such as, for example, a bank that obtains a judgment [...]

Are the Proceeds from Sale of Homestead Property Protected From Judgment Creditors?2016-05-10T11:19:47-04:00

Get To Know Attorney Georgi Angelov

2016-05-02T12:52:17-04:00

GEORGI ANGELOV is an Associate Attorney with GIBBONS NEUMAN, where he presently practices primarily in the area of bankruptcy, representing secured and unsecured creditors. Mr. Angelov is a Bulgarian native. In 2009 he graduated from the Law faculty of Sofia University, Bulgaria, with a Masters Degree in Law, concentrating in European Law. After graduation Mr. [...]

Get To Know Attorney Georgi Angelov2016-05-02T12:52:17-04:00

It Sounds Like A Good Case, But Can You Meet Your Burden of Proof At Trial?

2016-04-19T15:39:47-04:00

So, it appears that the facts of your case support a certain cause of action, and you can establish proof of all of the required elements of that cause of action; but, have you looked at your case from the perspective of the burden of proof? The burden of proof is an element which is [...]

It Sounds Like A Good Case, But Can You Meet Your Burden of Proof At Trial?2016-04-19T15:39:47-04:00

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY –A POWERFUL DOCUMENT THAT YOU NEED

2016-04-13T09:08:48-04:00

What do each of the following situations have in common?   A 73-year-old man suffers a stroke, becomes paralyzed and unable to speak or write. A married couple signs a contract for sale of real estate. Between the date of signing the contract and the date of closing, the wife falls and suffers a brain [...]

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY –A POWERFUL DOCUMENT THAT YOU NEED2016-04-13T09:08:48-04:00

IRS Warning: Beware of Tax Scams!

2016-04-04T11:45:00-04:00

On March 31st the Internal Revenue Service published a notice advising taxpayers of potential tax scams.  The notice was meant to assist taxpayers to stay informed and hopefully prevent them from being the victim of a tax scam.   Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain high on the list of [...]

IRS Warning: Beware of Tax Scams!2016-04-04T11:45:00-04:00

Gibbons | Neuman Supports Tampa Pride

2016-03-29T12:16:31-04:00

On March 26, members of Gibbons | Neuman proudly marched in the Tampa Pride Parade in support of LGBT rights. As lawyers, we understand the depth of the inequality that still exists in many laws throughout our country, and we were pleased to support the celebration of Tampa Pride. As a lesbian client once said, [...]

Gibbons | Neuman Supports Tampa Pride2016-03-29T12:16:31-04:00

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
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