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I know to look for the "Own Occupation" Claus in my policy, I just don't know if I'm reading this right.
"Definition of Disability
You will be considered disabled if, as a result of physical
disease, injury, pregnancy or mental disorder:... View More 
Yes I own and operate a junk removal business in Florida. Woman calls me to come estimate. a Junk Removal Job Heres the rub Its ALL her mothers (Husband's) stuff. He has NO IDEA the women are moving against him to clear this out. I offered to assist in clearing out space to decide whats junk... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2025
I would recommend you have a waiver prepared and signed by the clients. The waiver should specifically waive all liability for you and the company for the specific issues that may arise. This will not give you 100% protection against a lawsuit, but will certainly put you in a better position to... View More
My car was totaled on 11/29 car insurance paid $5,805.18 to my car loan leaving a balance of $1,346 for GAP to pay out. They denied the claim for “Unrelated Previous damage”. We believe the denial claim is forged by my car loan company due to when we called the GAP company a representative said... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
You can pursue legal action against your GAP insurance provider if you believe they wrongfully denied your claim. The fact that you received conflicting information - a denial letter citing "unrelated previous damage" versus a representative stating they're no longer paying claims -... View More
the only thing we do is pay fees every year to maintain the company. what happens if we stop paying these fees? There is no income nonprofits no nothing.
answered on Dec 30, 2024
If you do not timely pay your annual fees and renewal the State of Florida will Administratively Dissolve your LLC.
Florida Statute 605.0714 addresses Administrative dissolution. You can also go to Sunbiz.org and you can file your Articles of Dissolution and pay a $25 fee and you can... View More
They want us to pay off the original bill, even though the job isn’t done.
answered on Dec 29, 2024
Just refuse to pay. If they sue you, respond with the defense you have indicated.
The entity needs that was on the mortgage agreement I didn't know until recently but that entity wasn't even active and I just found out a couple days ago that one year after I signed my mortgage agreement with them that same entity signed over a quick claims deed to themselves with an... View More
contract for a vehicle where a family member was the holder of the vehicle's loan, the bank held the title. he was a lessor and lived in SC, where the car was licensed and registered. The Lessee lives in FL and was making loan and insurance payments to the Lessor. The contract specifically... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2024
In Florida, a lessor can repossess a car without prior notice to the lessee, provided that the repossession is conducted without breaching the peace. According to Florida law, Lessor’s right to possession of goods., a lessor has the right to take possession of the goods after a default by the... View More
We send two checks to cover rent. Money orders from Publix per park regulations, they signed saying they received them (in person), one for $387, other $500, then 3 weeks later were told the $500 check was no good, yet both checks were cashed on the same day. We are not litigious. We don’t... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2024
Th explanation of the facts of the case is a bit confusing as I am unclear on whether you are an owner or tenant. Nevertheless, any overpayment on a purchase typically is reimbursed by the escrow agent. The terms of the contract should be reviewed to identify whether they address what needs to... View More
Is she allowed to do this while we both own the bar? She did it for personal reasons. A bad break up.
answered on Dec 20, 2024
No, unless you had an agreement providing she has exclusive rights to do whatever she did. In any event, if you are getting a business divorce, consult a lawyer who handles business formation and dissolution issues.
I provided previous documentation via emails, physician verification of my disabilities, numerous phone calls to the leasing office records, documentation of my maintenance requests falsely solved in the resident portal as well as these willful violations of my right to ensure a safe and peaceful... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2024
You may be able to terminate the lease. However, it appears you likely need to provide a notice to cure under the statute and thereafter you may be able to exercise your right to termination of the lease and/or rent abatement.
answered on Dec 11, 2024
Are you talking about a cancellation fee that the parties agreed to in a legally valid and legally executed contract or lease, with no factors rendering the making of the agreement itself a problem (such as a party being the victim of fraudulent inducement, or being subject to duress, or being... View More
Hello, I went to a dealership and made a deal on the car they said I could pick it up the next day that next day turned to a week, the car still wasn’t ready. So I decided I didn’t want the car anymore and now they’re refusing to give me back the money I put down is there anything I can do?
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answered on Dec 5, 2024
Hire a lawyer to assist you and get your money back.
He paid $15,000 and $7,000 was a check. He canceled the $7,000 check and is refusing to pay me.
answered on Dec 5, 2024
You can send over a demand letter demanding he pay the balance. Usually, it is a little stronger when a demand letter is on a law firm letterhead. Alternatively, you can file in small claims court.
It is between an individual and his mother regarding a promise she made to him (which was put in a trust). He put about $50,000 into the property that he was told would be his and then she changed her mind and changed her trust to eliminate him from the trust completely.
answered on Dec 4, 2024
If the mother is alive then consult with a real estate attorney who litigates. If not, speak to a probate attorney.
Mother's landlord sent deposit for rental home my mother was leasing back to me directly and not in the estate of, I am her only heir. We have not filled probate or a summary administration as my mother's credit card bills are higher than what is in her bank account and I would be out the... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2024
As you have explained it, the funds belong to your mother, so they should be part of her estate. However, a review of the lease could change the answer to your questions. For instance, if you were on the lease or there was an assignment clause.
The contract says all cancellations will result in a forfeiture of all monies paid. The owner cancelled our reservations on 9/30/24 due to damages from Hurricane Helene (Hurricane Milton did further damage after that). We received an email on 10/4/24 stating this also and it said we would receive a... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
Did you pay with a credit card? If so, you can dispute it through your bank.
If not, you can send them a lawyer's demand letter stating that their failure to pay constitutes a breach of contract and that there will be consequences if they do not pay.
Me and my wife have a business issue with our partners.
We purchased 25% stack from a company and we work there too, we get 1099 for paychecks, W2 from the company, and dividend in wire transfer.
We get pregnant and now the other partners say we break the contract and they dont... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
This does not make sense. Dividends are profit shares disturbed to investors. I can't imagine how pregnancy relates to an investor's entitlement to profit share. You need an attorney to tell them that it is a breach of an investment agreement if they fail to pay you, and there will be... View More
In Jan 2020, my mother in law passed away suddenly and it devastated my wife. Although I had my wife sit in to hear the deal, in hindsight, we could not really focus on the information. The agent was very persistent in his approach and although a big part of me wanted him to get lost because we... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
The contract should be reviewed by an attorney to identify whether there is any basis for termination of the contact. Also, the circumstances may be explored further to identify whether there is grounds for a recission due to undue influence. However, that is a difficult claim to prevail on. At the... View More
I was caregiver for my Dad. He passed. Friend of family is Exec Trustee for the Trust my father had his estate pass into. I had a written agreement with my father to remain at his property in Florida for as long as I need. 40% of the property is mine according to Trust Dox, 40% my step brothers,... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2024
Let me preface my remarks by saying what you have described is outside my area of practice.
However, I believe you should act quickly to hire a lawyer who handles probate litigation in your area. Make sure he/she doesn't have any conflict of interest with the Executive Trustee. The... View More
provide rule governing response to amended pleading
answered on Oct 25, 2024
It depends on (A) what you mean by "opposition" to an amended complaint (motion to dismiss?, answer and affirmative defenses?), and (B) which court you're in (State or Federal, and if in State, which level (small claim or a level above small claim?). I therefore suggest you post a... View More
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