Florida Speedy Trial Rights With COVID-19 halting jury trials across the country, it has sparked curiosity about Florida’s speedy trial rights. In Florida, as with every state, the government is bound by the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which...
Let’s Talk Money: Can you Refinance your Home with an Open Homeowner’s Insurance Claim during Covid-19? Covid-19 has Produced Positives, Believe it or Not Covid-19 has affected nearly every household across the nation, financially. And, if you are among the many that...
Your Rights and Duties Under a Lender Placed Insurance Policy A “lender placed policy” or “force-placed policy” is insurance coverage put in place by your mortgage company or lienholder when you have not purchased insurance for your home. In the event your home...
Hurricane or Storm Damage: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You After a hurricane or big storm, homeowners usually check for damages caused by fallen trees, flooding, or debris. Growing up in Florida, I know that the day after the storm, if your power is still on and...
The Basics of the “Stand Your Ground” Law Florida Statute 776.013 states 776.013 (1) A person who is in a dwelling or residence in which the person has a right to be had no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and use or threaten to...
The Importance of Complying with Insurance Company Requests If you’ve ever made a claim, you were likely sent letters requesting things like documents, recorded statements, inspections and even Sworn Proofs of Loss. Like any other busy person, you may have thought...
