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Mom purchased annuities within months of being diagnosed with dementia. She was 81. One of the annuities matures in 15 years .

Based on your facts, it appears that you might have a claim against the agent for selling the annuities to your mother, and/or a claim against the...

Should I start gifting to my kids prior to Dec 31st 2012? Take advantage of the Estate Tax before 2013?

As a financial planner AND an attorney who expects the unified credit amount to drop below its current levels soon, I think it is a good idea to...

Husband left no will in Orlando, Florida.

Do you see how your simple question kicks us lawyers into "if this, then that" mode? It's funny here on Avvo; but it could be a real pain (and...

Can a notarized letter serve as a will in the state of Florida?

Unless the house were titled in such a way as to pass by operation of law upon the death of the decedent mother (for example, if the house were...

Me and my life partner are having a baby, will i be able to claim them both?

You will find IRS Pub 501 helpful in determining the extent to which you can claim exemptions and the tests that must be met. ...

Charged with felony but never convicted in florida a year ago, can I still expunge it?

Expunction issues are pretty case specific; so let me refer you to the Florida Dept of Law Enforcement's site for tons of...

I was recently married in Fl. My husband discovered that he was not legally divorced at the time of our marriage.

Each county has its own reqirements for a marriage license. Check with your county. If your license is still in effect (I think most expire in 60...

Is recording your college professor, without their consent, unlawful if you are being harassed?

The general rule (follow this link: ...

Speedy trial defense?

Whether to waive the right to a speedy trial turns on a number of factors; so there is no one-size-fits-all approach. For example: if Defendant...