Dreamers in Florida can breathe a large sigh of relief as the program known as DACA appears safe for now after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump Administration's attempt to scuttle the program. The 5-4 decision was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts and...
Month: August 2020
How long does probate take in Florida?
No matter how much care an individual takes of preparing their final wishes, the probate process is a lengthy one. When all is said and done, it’s entirely possible for it to take several years before the decedent’s loved ones get the money and other assets that were...
Temporary exemptions for non-immigrant student modified
Some students rely on verification of their school enrollment to maintain their U.S. visas. Residents of Florida might be interested in the modification of temporary exemptions for students who are not immigrants. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,...
Upgrade to USCIS website improves access to resources
An overhaul of the website for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services may mean that some immigrants in Florida have better access to applications, petitions and general resources. A press release from the agency says that the site's new design should...
Who is an interested party in probate?
Those who are involved in a will contest in a Florida court may want to know exactly who is allowed to participate. State law draws a line in saying that not everyone has the ability to be a part of the process. Specifically, one must be an interested party in order...
DACA survives for now after Court ruling
Dreamers in Florida can breathe a large sigh of relief as the program known as DACA appears safe for now after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump Administration's attempt to scuttle the program. The 5-4 decision was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts and...
How long does probate take in Florida?
No matter how much care an individual takes of preparing their final wishes, the probate process is a lengthy one. When all is said and done, it’s entirely possible for it to take several years before the decedent’s loved ones get the money and other assets that were...
Supreme Court has ruled on DACA
Interested parties in Florida and throughout the country had been awaiting a decision by the Supreme Court that determined whether President Trump possesses the right to end the DACA program. The United States Supreme Court found that President Trump did not have that...
Estate planning and inheritance in Florida
When a person dies without a will in Florida, their assets are distributed to heirs in accordance with what is called intestate succession. Under intestate succession, there is a set order of who will receive each portion of a decedent’s assets. For instance, if a...
Getting a J-1 visitor visa
Some foreign nationals may wish to travel to Florida on a J-1 visa. This type of employment visa is useful in a variety of different situations. It is a temporary visa meant for a number of different occupations and time periods, including a one-day academic lecturer,...