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The Polk County Board of County Commissioners have given community associations a new tool to fight parking congestion. Emergency vehicles can have trouble navigating a …
According to FloridaRentals.com, as reported by The Ledger, the Davenport/Four Corners area of Polk County is one of the top 10 vacation rental locations in …
We have just celebrated our country’s 242nd Fourth of July. Festivities generally involve burgers, beers, bunting and a few fireworks to cap the evening. Did …
The legislature has again been busy. During the recent legislative session it produced, and in March of 2018 Governor Scott signed, two bills impacting how …
For unwary homeowners’ associations, a danger is lurking beneath the water’s surface. If one is not careful, it will strike, swallowing whole a community’s restrictive …
Summer has come and gone. With its passing, the time has come to review some helpful, and some not-so-helpful, amendments to the statutes that governs …
For every thing there is a season. Spring is not just a time for cleaning. Nor is it just a time for planting. Spring is …
Winter Haven needs a running club. OK, a jogging club. Alright, a “get some exercise with friends and have a quick drink” club. We call …
Did you know that 74% of U.S. parents with children under the age of 18 lack a will? Of all U.S. adults, only 4 in …
As an estate planning practitioner, I always discuss with clients the pros and cons of avoiding probate. Probate is the judicial process by which a …
As a generality, most people prefer quality over quantity. A fabulous three day vacation to an exotic locale beats a week staycation on the couch. …
A guardianship is expensive. Avoid it if possible. Chapter 744, Florida Statutes, is called the Florida Guardianship Law. It is lengthy, complicated and something you …
Garnishment is a fancy word. Lawyers love fancy words. Does it involve decorating a meal (Webster’s thinks so)? In legal terms, garnishment is the method …
Most trial lawyers, in initial client conferences, spend little time discussing service of process. In civil litigation, that is because it is usually a no-brainer: …
Do you live in a deed restricted community, such as a homeowners association or a condominium? If so, you are probably somewhat familiar with the …
