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Celebration of Independence Day – Lulich & Attorneys

Celebration of Independence Day – Lulich & Attorneys Serving Palm Bay, Sebastian, and Vero Beach Independence Day July 4th marks the day that the United States finally became independent. Over 241 years ago, we marked our independence from Britain and became THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Two days prior, on July 2nd, 1776, a vote took place to declare our independence. Delegates from […]

Swimming Pool Drowning Accidents Cause Death in Children

Swimming Pool Drowning Accidents Cause Death in Children Drowning Accidents in Swimming Pools Due to Florida’s many waterways and nearly endless coastline, drowning accidents are common in the state. In 2013, Florida saw a rate of 7.54 children per 100,000 under the age of four become the victims of drowning. It is not just drowning in lakes, streams, and the ocean that kills […]

The Importance of Estate Planning Attorney – Lulich Attorneys

The Importance of Estate Planning Attorney – Lulich Attorneys What does an Estate Planning Attorney Do? Estate planning is often overlooked by people from all income brackets. However, estate planning is something that should be treated with more care and consideration than many give it. By failing to plan for the future, individuals plan to fail upon their passing. What is Estate Planning? Estate […]

Under what circumstances can you become disinherited?

Under what circumstances can you become disinherited? In the State of Florida, there are 4 circumstances in which an individual may be disinherited. These are assumed because the probate court believes that this is what the decedent would have wanted. The first way to become disinherited is for a failure to support a child. A breach of parental obligations will prevent the […]

Workers Compensation Benefits – Lulich & Attorneys

Workers Compensation Benefits – Lulich & Attorneys Workers’ compensation is a benefit that provides injured or ill workers with medical bill coverage. Workers’ compensation provides compensation to cover medical expenses while you are out of work, and it keeps you from worrying about how to pay for treatment. Your worker’s compensation can also pay for any work retraining, physical therapy, or disability […]

Where do your Inheritance Rights come from?

Where do your Inheritance Rights come from? The Origin of Inheritance Rights The legal system that we have in the United States is based on Old English Law. The Old English Law placed many restrictions on inheritance and it is what we have used to evolve to our current day laws. Back in the day, inheritance was determined by gender lines, and […]

Cell phone use causes Accidents – Lulich & Attorneys

Cell phone use causes Accidents – Lulich & Attorneys It is no secret that the increase in cell phone use and the evolution of smartphone technology has caused a rise in car accidents. Often, drivers are distracted by their mobile devices, which leads to them paying far less attention to the road. In a split second, a car collision can occur and lives can […]

Insurance Laws may change… how do they effect you?

Insurance Laws may change… how do they effect you? Rather than creating a situation in which you have to spend hours in a courtroom deciding on whose fault an auto accident is, Florida has had Personal Injury Protection (PIP). This Auto Insurance Law has been in place for the last 50 years in Florida. Fewer than a dozen states in the United States have […]

Florida’s Waterways See Many Accidents – Lulich & Attorneys

Florida’s Waterways See Many Accidents – Lulich & Attorneys Summer is nearly upon us and soon thousands of people across Florida will hit the lakes. Thousands more will enjoy the state’s gorgeous shorelines and rivers. Florida is number one in the United States in registered boats, with 915,713. Meanwhile, the state has more than one million unregistered water vehicles. This includes kayaks, sculls, and […]

Why Can a Will be contested? – Estate Planning Sebastian FL

Why Can a Will be contested? – Estate Planning Sebastian FL In Estate Planning, many instruments require contracts between the parties. To properly execute a contract, several requirements are required. If one of these requirements is not met, the instrument, such as a will or trust, may be challenged after the decedent dies. A person who is entering a contract must have the legal and mental […]