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Florida’s Waterways See Many Accidents – Lulich Attorneys & Consultants

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Florida’s Waterways See Many Accidents – Lulich Attorneys & Consultants 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

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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 […]

What Should I Do if I am Injured in a Slip and Fall? – Lulich Attorneys & Consultants

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What Should I Do if I am Injured in a Slip and Fall? – Lulich Attorneys & Consultants Across the United States, thousands of victims of slips and falls file lawsuits against companies and businesses each year. Victims can seek compensation for lost wages and medical bills that accumulate during their recovery. A slip and fall injury can happen anywhere and at any time. Whether you are shopping in a national store chain […]

Signs of Elder Financial Abuse – Lulich Attorneys & Consultants

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Signs of Elder Financial Abuse – Lulich Attorneys & Consultants Watch out for Elder Financial Abuse Elder abuse is a growing concern in the United States. It is estimated that 5 million elderly people are abused each year. Financial abuse may not show the signs that physical abuse or neglect does, but it can be just as damaging. Numerous groups are trying to find ways […]

Steps to take if you are involved in an a Motorcycle Accident

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Steps to take if you are involved in an a Motorcycle Accident The National Highway Safety Administration reported that 92,000 injuries occurred from motorcycle accidents during 2014. Motorcycle riders may experience far more severe injuries than car drivers or passengers in the event of a crash. Due to the makeup of motorbikes, severe injury, or even loss of limb or death can occur. Motorcycle riders put themselves […]

Florida’s Right to Refuse a Gift

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Florida’s Right to Refuse a Gift Florida’s Right to Disclaim In Florida, the law presumes that the recipient wants a gift unless they act to otherwise refuse a gift. If you do act to refuse a gift, you are disclaiming or refusing a gift or inheritance. This may be done for a variety of reasons: it may be worthless property, liability […]

Florida’s Protection of the Family in an Estate

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Florida’s Protection of the Family in an Estate Florida’s Protection of the Family after a Family members Death In Florida, there are 5 distinct statutory/constitutional protections for surviving spouses and children. The law specifically provides for surviving spouses and minor children Under the first protection: Elective Share, the law mandates a forced share of the estate for your surviving spouse. Specifically, in situations […]

Reasons to have a will in place – Lulich Attorneys

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Reasons to have a will in place – Lulich Attorneys There are few certainties in life, but dying is unfortunately one of them. For many families, death can take them by complete surprise, while some may be a little bit more prepared. What comes after a loved one’s passing is never easy, but having a will in place can make the mourning process go a […]

What Should You Do After a Car Accident? – Lulich Attorneys & Consultants

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What Should You Do After a Car Accident? – Lulich Attorneys & Consultants In 2015, there were over 370,000 car accidents in the state of Florida. In those car accidents, more than 240,000 people suffered an injury of some kind. Despite modern technology making cars safer to drive, injuries are still all too common when people get behind the wheel. If you have been in an auto accident, […]

Florida Dog Bite Laws – Lulich Attorneys & Consultants

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Florida Dog Bite Laws – Lulich Attorneys & Consultants In February, a 3-year-old girl living in Florida City was attacked by a neighbor’s dog. The Mastiff mix had gotten loose from its residence and mauled the little girl, who was on the way to the grocery store with her father. The girl’s father also suffered injuries as he fought the dog off his toddler. […]