Navigating Custody Matters: Common Custody Issues to Know
Are you facing a dissolution of marriage with minor children involved? Understanding the intricacies of custody issues is crucial, and meeting with Scott Smiley at your free initial consultation can provide answers to many of your questions. This blog aims to shed...
Defending Your Rights: A Guide to Fathers’ Rights
Navigating the complex terrain of fathers' custody rights in Florida requires a nuanced understanding of the legal landscape. At Thompson, Crawford, Brown & Smiley, we recognize the importance of providing accurate and reliable information for fathers seeking to...
One State. Two Probates. Which one for me?
There are two types of probate cases in Florida – summary administration and formal administration. If the estate has a value of less than $75,000, excluding the homestead, summary administration will most likely be the best approach. Summary administration allows the...
Small Business Owners: Less Than 15 Employees is Not a Discrimination Free Zone
In the dynamic landscape of employment law, misconceptions can be costly for both employers and employees. A common assumption among some small business owners is that having fewer than 15 employees grants them a free pass to treat their workforce as they please, even...
At a Glance – Probate Law
1. What is probate? Florida law requires a court proceeding called “probate” upon the death of an individual if the individual owns any assets. The probate court action is the law’s way of assembling the decedent’s assets, paying debts and taxes, and passing title to...
How to Start a Business in Florida – Part 3
How to Start a Business in Florida - Part 3: Who & Where We recognize that starting a business can be simultaneously satisfying and frustrating. With the lowest income taxes in the nation, Florida is an excellent place to start your business. In an effort to make...
How to Start a Business in Florida – Part 2
How to Start a Business in Florida - Part 2: Legal We recognize that starting a business can be simultaneously satisfying and frustrating. With the lowest income taxes in the nation, Florida is an excellent place to start your business. In an effort to make the...
How to Start a Business in Florida – Part 1
How to Start a Business in Florida - Part 1: Structure We recognize that starting a business can be simultaneously satisfying and frustrating. With the lowest income taxes in the nation, Florida is an excellent place to start your business. In an effort to make the...
What is Non-Probate Property?
What is Non-Probate Property? Jointly Owned Property If you own property with another person as joint tenants with right of survivorship, that is, not as tenants in common, the property will pass directly to the remaining joint tenant upon your death and will not be...
Last Will & Testaments in Florida
What is a last will and testament? A last will and testament is a document that states who is to receive the assets of a deceased person (the decedent). Of all the legal documents prepared by lawyers, wills still require the most formality in signing. Wills not signed...