Was there a contract signed related to the transaction or at the very least an email reflecting those terms? If not, you may still have a viable claim against the seller, but it will ultimately be a he said/ she said situation and likely no ability to recover attorneys fees. It may not be a lawsuit... View More

An association that is not a registered legal entity (such as corp. or LLC) is not an entity that has the legal capacity to be sued - it's simply a group of individuals associating with each other, and therefore, there is potential liability for each and every individual that can be accused of... View More

That's a question for the association's attorney. I have always taken the position that if it has words on it the classification would be it's a sign, similar to a banner. Also, the only flags that are protected under Chapter 720, if you are a mandatory homeowners'... View More

Is there a current order on timesharing? If yes, what court issued that order? That is where you would need to file your motion to modify the current court order based on the "best interests of the child." If you have never been to court or if there is no court order then you need to file... View More

Yes, and the first step is to set up a claim with that driver's insurance company. You must obtain repair estimates for all damages, and if the limits of that driver's policy are not sufficient to cover your entire repair cost (both home and car), you can look to your own insurance... View More

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The answer to your question would require a little more information. It sounds like you are on felony probation and allegedly violated some conditions not indicating a new arrest. If the warrant has already issued it will likely have a bond recommendation which more often than not is a no bond... View More

Yes. Even though your business is out of state, you may be required to register to do business in Florida as a foreign business entity with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations and/or file tax in Florida. Some common examples of activities that create a business connection... View More

You should have submitted and claimed all of these expenses with receipts with the probate court during the probate, where was your probate attorney while this was going on? You may have to try to go back and reopen probate and get it addressed there, or you may have to try to file a lawsuit in a... View More

If there are no non-exempt assets, there are no assets from which the Court would enter an order directing that you be reimbursed, the reason being that the probate court only has jurisdictions over the assets of the estate. So, yes, the Court does order that the heirs pay any debts for which... View More

Sorry to hear about your grandmother's horrible ordeal. She has a potential claim for substantial money damages, which must be handled by an attorney. Promptly pick up the phone and call a lawyer who is in the County where the nursing home is to schedule a free consultation, either in person... View More

If they caused your grandmother any permanent injuries, then you can sue the nursing home on her behalf. Look for severe dehydration, malnutrition, weight loss, falls with injuries or any pressure ulcers.

If so, call and consult with a nursing home lawyer.

Sorry about what... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry about your accident. I hope all involved are okay. A starting point could be to review the terms of your rental and what it covers in terms of property damage. Based on the facts the post, it isn't... View More

If the probate had been done and completed and the property transferred to you via Petition to Determine Homestead Status of Real Property, you should be able to record the court order and that will prove your ownership and you can apply for Homestead for tax purposes, you will not be able to carry... View More

Generally, when there is no Will, the Florida Intestate Statutes (without a Will) are going to apply, this usually means to the surviving spouse, the children in equal shares and so forth according to Florida Statute. Whether a probate is required the Florida Department of Financial Services will... View More

Your 501(c)(7) tax-exempt status may have been automatically revoked due to your failure to file the entities tax return for three consecutive years. Section 6033(j) of the Internal Revenue Code states (in so many words) that a tax-exempt organization's status can be automatically revoked if... View More

I looked at the Marcus Maye decision in the district court and listened to the recent oral argument before the Fla S Ct. The DCA opinion reviewed the denial of relief filed by a person whose case is from 2003. The DCA said PRR sentence was good. Fla S Ct oral arguments dealt with issues such as... View More

I assume you have made total disclosure to your insurance company of the facts. If not, you need to do so immediately. I'm guessing from your description that the unauthorized individual is attempting to receive the PIP benefits under your policy for payment of medical bills and/or is... View More

I am very sorry for your, please accept my condolences for you and your family at this difficult and sad time.

If there is a Will, Florida Statute requires that they submit it to the clerk of the court within 10 days if this is in the State of Florida.

If no probate was commenced,... View More

Yes, he’s looking at jail or prison time. Actually, his maximum exposure exceeds 500 years. If he’s innocent, he could go to trial for the theft charges. But the escape and marijuana charges are likely not directly related to the thefts. Hence, he could get off the theft charges and still have... View More

The basic answer is Yes. The more precise answer would be dependent on the scoresheet as calculated by the State Attorney's office. Different Judges and Jurisdictions may differ some, but I find it difficult to believe that such a high number of charges would not result in some jail/prison... View More