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The New ”SECURE Act” Changes Rules on Retirement Savings

2020-02-04T15:27:10-05:00

In December, 2019, the President signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act which took effect on January 1, 2020.  This law has made significant changes in some of the retirement account rules which previously existed. Some of the changes include delaying the date on which a person must begin [...]

The New ”SECURE Act” Changes Rules on Retirement Savings2020-02-04T15:27:10-05:00

Residential Real Estate Purchase and Sale Contract- Buyer Beware

2020-01-14T13:13:25-05:00

Is it important to understand your contract in connection with your residential real estate purchase? Consider the case of Florida Investment Group v. Lafont, 271 So. 3d 1 (Fla. 4DCA 2019). In Lafont, the Buyer had a financing contingency which stated that the contract was subject to the Buyer obtaining a conventional fixed rate loan [...]

Residential Real Estate Purchase and Sale Contract- Buyer Beware2020-01-14T13:13:25-05:00

Neighbors, Fences, and Adverse Possession

2019-12-12T09:23:12-05:00

Over seven (7) years ago, I installed a fence that is on a portion of my neighbor’s yard. Is it now my property?   We have been asked this and similar questions regarding adverse possession and boundary disputes. There typically is not an easy answer. There are specific requirements for claiming ownership of another’s property [...]

Neighbors, Fences, and Adverse Possession2019-12-12T09:23:12-05:00

We got it settled. Let’s get it right.

2019-11-14T12:31:34-05:00

In mediation, getting the case settled is only half the battle. I always say the devil is in the details. Once you have a settlement in principle, it must be reduced to writing (the “Mediated Settlement Agreement”). Once all the parties have signed, we have a binding agreement. I make it a practice to show [...]

We got it settled. Let’s get it right.2019-11-14T12:31:34-05:00

Gibbons | Neuman Open House a Success! $6,100+ in Donations

2019-10-23T11:01:41-04:00

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House on October 10th.  We had a full house and it was a huge success.  There was good conversation, food and drink.  Between our raffle, slient auction and donantions from those who attended (and even some who coulnd't be there), we raised over $6,100 for the Alzheimer's [...]

Gibbons | Neuman Open House a Success! $6,100+ in Donations2019-10-23T11:01:41-04:00

Family Feud–The Seven Warning Signs of a Potential Estate Battle

2019-09-25T14:11:38-04:00

Think no one in your family will fight over your estate after you’ve died? Here is PART 1 of The Seven Warning Signs of a Potential Estate Battle. Warning sign # 1: SIBLING RIVALRY.  Mom (or Dad) always liked you best.  Yeah, but Dad paid for your wedding.  Yeah, but he paid for YOUR college.  [...]

Family Feud–The Seven Warning Signs of a Potential Estate Battle2019-09-25T14:11:38-04:00
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