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The Top 3 Differences between Truck Accidents and Car Accidents
Anyone who has been in an accident knows that it can be a harrowing experience, but if you’ve been in an accident involving a commercial truck, it can be even more stressful. Regardless of who is at fault, who your personal injury lawyer is, and if it was in Tampa or any other Florida… Read More »
Why do I need a Last Will and Testament if I have no property and no assets?
Because if your estate becomes eligible for assets at any point in time in the future after your death, then the laws regarding intestate estates will apply. See Answer to question 1 above regarding those Florida statutory sections that define who inherits in an intestate estate.
What if I’m still legally married to my spouse but we have chosen to separate rather than divorce and I execute a Last Will and Testament wherein I leave all of my property to my son or daughter?
Spouses have certain legal rights to your property that cannot be assigned away in your Last Will and Testament regardless if you are separated from that spouse or estranged from that spouse. The length of separation or estrangement does not matter and your spouse would still be entitled to his/her statutory legal rights to… Read More »
What if I don’t want a specific person in my family to inherit my property?
The only way to protect your property from not being inherited by a specific family member or relative is to execute a valid Last Will and Testament. Otherwise, Sections 732.102 and 732.103 will be applied by the Court regardless of your wishes.
If the court applies one of the above sections, what happens if you have been estranged from a qualified beneficiary?
Estranged spouses, children, parents, grandparents, and/or any other qualified beneficiary related to the decedent can still inherit under Sections 732.102 and 732.103 regardless of how long the estrangement has lasted.
What happens to your property if you die without a Last Will and Testament?
If you die without a Last Will and Testament, your estate will be deemed an “intestate” estate. The courts will then apply Sections 732.102 and 732.103, Florida Statutes to determine who is a beneficiary of your estate and how much each beneficiary would be allotted out of the estate.
How long will my case take?
The time it takes to resolve your personal injury case varies greatly and is dependent on whether the insurance company settles with you out of court or whether it is necessary to take your case to trial. If the insurance company offers you fair compensation right away, you case could be resolved within a… Read More »
Will it cost me anything if there is no recovery on my behalf?
No. At Barbas, Nunez, Sanders, Butler & Hovsepian, we work on a contingency fee basis. You will pay nothing unless we obtain a recovery on your behalf. Our law firm will advance all costs of preparing your claim including lawsuit filing fees, medical record costs, copying costs, witness fees, postage cost and expert witness… Read More »
If I hire Barbas, Nunez, Sanders, Butler & Hovsepian to represent me, are there any fees I will have to pay?
At Barbas, Nunez, Sanders, Butler & Hovsepian, there are no fees or costs unless you receive compensation from the insurance company or party at fault for your injuries. Additionally, at our law firm, you never pay any legal fees or costs up-front in a personal injury case; fees and costs are paid from the… Read More »
How do I know what my Personal Injury case is worth?
Every personal injury case is different and these differences can have a dramatic effect on the value of the claim. No lawyer can provide you with an accurate evaluation of your claim without discussing the incident with you personally and reviewing the documentation available. To discuss the value of your claim with an experienced… Read More »
