Author Archives: Laurie Chane
5 Key Sections of a Florida Health Care Power of Attorney
Though you may appreciate the importance of creating a will, many people overlook another key document in an estate plan: A Florida Designation of a Health Care Surrogate, sometimes referred to as a health care power of attorney. This document allows you to appoint a person to make health-related decisions on your behalf if… Read More »
Why Accepting Some Marital Debt May Not be a Bad Thing
In a divorce, there is the belief that both getting more assets and being held responsible for as little of the marital debt as possible is the best resolution. Both good things. While this is true for assets, there is more to consider when it comes to dividing debt. In fact, in some cases,… Read More »
The State Must Turn Over Evidence to Accused Defendants
In the movies, trials are often about surprises. One party surprises a witness with unexpected evidence, or shocks the other side with a surprise mystery witness that nobody knew even existed. In fact, in real trials, there should not be any . In criminal cases, an accused can elect to participate in discovery. In… Read More »
