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Many people in the state of Florida may wonder what the responsibilities are when it comes to being a personal representative. The representative can be a bank, trust company, or person that is appointed by a judge to oversee a decedent’s estate. In Florida, the term personal representative is used instead of terms such as Executor or Administrator. There are many responsibilities that come along with being a personal representative.

Assault with a deadly weapon is considered a felony regardless of injuries that have been caused. A weapon in this case is anything other than a firearm. This covers a wide range of objects, and can even be a body part. Sometimes a vehicle can be defined as a deadly weapon. This is a very broad area. You may end up in a situation where you are charged in an assault with a deadly weapon case, not realizing you were going to hurt someone. Many times people don’t realize what is considered a weapon.

Probate is the process by which an estate’s property is transferred to its creditors and beneficiaries. If the deceased left a Will, and it’s determined to be valid, the assets will be distributed according to the Will. If the deceased died without a Will, the Will cannot be located or is determined to be [...]

Car accidents are a common reason behind many personal injury lawsuits.  Car accident/automobile accident personal injury lawsuits are among the most common types of litigation filed in the courtroom.  Compensation for this type of lawsuit is usually a mix of damages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages (both past and future).
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