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Immigration•Sep 1, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Facebook post misleads immigration detainees

A recent and typically misleading Facebook post that recently has been circulating Tampa Bay-area computer screens incorrectly claims immigration detainees are to leave and return to Mexico at any time. The blatantly false Facebook post declares in a highly bigoted and prejudicial manner: “Illegals are to leave detention centers anytime to go back to Mexico.”…

Estate Planning•Aug 30, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Executing a last will and testament

Florida residents with assets or property to their name should look into creating a will or trust to ensure that their assets are delivered to the right people after they pass away. As part of this process, a person needs to select someone to be an executor for the will or a trustee for the…

Immigration•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

USCIS naturalization fees to rise by $500

Residents of Tampa and other areas in Florida may be interested in reading this article regarding the raising of the fee for naturalization by the present administration. This is a dramatic increase over the past fees. Additionally, there is now a fee, for the first time, for those seeking asylum in the U.S.. Immigration activists…

Estate Planning•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Interested parties in probate are not unlimited

Not everyone has the ability to participate in a Florida will contest. In order to challenge a will or to defend against a challenge, one must be an interested party. At some point, courts will draw a line and keep some people out of the proceedings. When an estate is going through probate, interested parties…

Immigration•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

How criminal convictions affect immigration status

Most immigrants living in Florida understand that several factors can affect their right to remain in the United States. Criminal convictions are near the top of the list for things that may damage one’s immigration status. It is important to note, however, that not all crimes are viewed the same by Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

Probate•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Probate litigation in Florida

When a parent dies, the adult children who are left behind might slip into a chaotic legal battle over the division of assets. These battles can produce long-term hard feelings as well as mounting legal bills. However, some pre-planning by the parents can help reduce or even prevent these probate battles that might drag on…

Immigration•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Sports team files lawsuit in immigration case

Companies in Florida may sponsor an employee for a green card, and if they disagree with the decision of federal immigration officials, they may file a lawsuit. This was the action taken by Hockey Western New York LLC, which owns the Buffalo Sabres, after a green card for a team trainer was denied. According to…

Estate Planning•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

What to know about being an executor

An executor, also known as a Personal Representative in Florida is responsible for managing a deceased person’s debts and assets during probate. The Personal Representative is also responsible for transferring assets to beneficiaries in accordance with a deceased individual’s will. In most cases, Personal Representatives in Florida and throughout the country have a fiduciary duty…

Estate Planning•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Understanding the difference between wills and trusts

Many Florida residents are familiar with the term “probate,” which is the process by which a person’s assets are distributed after death, either in accordance with that person’s will or as provided for by the law in the absence of a will. Probate is done in court, and it can delay the distribution of funds…

Immigration•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Facebook post misleads immigration detainees

A recent and typically misleading Facebook post that recently has been circulating Tampa Bay-area computer screens incorrectly claims immigration detainees are to leave and return to Mexico at any time. The blatantly false Facebook post declares in a highly bigoted and prejudicial manner: “Illegals are to leave detention centers anytime to go back to Mexico.”…