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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

Gibbons | Neuman Donates to Help Needy Seniors

2015-12-15T11:06:03-05:00

Gibbons | Neuman is a proud supporter of “Be A Santa To A Senior.” This organization provides very low income, needy seniors with holiday gift packages containing basic necessities such as shampoo, toothpaste and socks.   The packages not only provide much needed resources, but also some badly-needed holiday cheer to seniors who are often alone [...]

Gibbons | Neuman Donates to Help Needy Seniors2015-12-15T11:06:03-05:00

Firm’s Elder Law Attorney Speaks to USF Medical Students about Elder Law

2015-12-10T09:57:22-05:00

On December 4th, Elizabeth P. Allen, the Firm’s Elder Law Attorney, was a speaker for the education series at the University of South Florida called "What Every Dr. Needs to Know about Elder Law." The presentation was to third year medical students in USF’s Doctoring course.  Ms. Allen talked about the legal aspects of advance [...]

Firm’s Elder Law Attorney Speaks to USF Medical Students about Elder Law2015-12-10T09:57:22-05:00
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