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  • 2026
    • January
      • Updating Your Estate Plan Post-Legislation Change
      • Protecting Digital Assets in Estate Planning
  • 2025
    • December
      • How Trusts Protect Fort Myers Real Estate
      • Avoiding Common Estate Planning Errors in Fort Myers
    • November
      • Navigating Trust Disputes in Fort Myers
    • October
      • Tax Benefits of Trusts for Florida Residents
      • Updating Your Trust: Key Considerations in Fort Myers
    • September
      • Guide to Charitable Trusts in Fort Myers
      • Digital Assets & Trusts: Planning in the Digital Age
    • February
      • Winning an Ejectment Case: What Evidence Do You Need?
      • Ejectment vs. Eviction: Understanding the Key Differences
  • 2023
    • June
      • Florida Adoption Process
  • 2022
    • August
      • End-of-Life Planning – Setting Up a Will
    • July
      • The Fight Against Incapcity And the Ability To Manage Ones Own Affairs
    • June
      • What Happens to Debt When You Die?
    • January
      • How to Evict an Unwanted House Guest
  • 2021
    • August
      • Eviction Moratorium Extension Updates - Will It Last?
    • July
      • Eviction Update - What's Happening to Evictions in 2021?
    • June
      • What Are the Duties of Personal Representatives to Creditors During Probate Administration?
    • April
      • COVID-19 Eviction Moratoriums Extended Yet Again, Disappointing Landlords
  • 2020
    • December
      • How the End of CDC Renter Protections Could Spark a Wave of Evictions Across the US
    • November
      • Governor Desantis Does Not Extend Eviction Moratorium: An Important Update for Florida Landlords
    • October
      • What Are the Duties of a Personal Representative During Probate?
    • August
      • Florida Law as it Relates to Beneficiary Estate Planning Contests
    • March
      • What Is a Lady Bird Deed in Florida Estate Planning?
      • In a Nutshell: Eviction for Non-Payment of Rent
    • February
      • What Is the Procedure for Making a Claim on a Security Deposit?
    • January
      • Who Can Be a Personal Representative in Florida?
  • 2019
    • December
    • November
      • Free Estate Planning Seminar
    • October
      • The Benefits & Dangers of Mutual Will Agreements
      • Avoiding Foreclosure Before It Starts
      • Lee County Clerk of Courts - Operation Green Light
    • September
      • Boating Under the Influence
    • August
      • What Documents Do I Need for an Ancillary Probate?
      • The True Cost of $1 in Probate Administration
      • Why a Quiet Title Action After a Tax Deed Auction?
    • July
      • Mortgage Servicing Errors and How a Lawyer Can Help
      • Powell, Jackman, Stevens & Ricciardi, P.A. Welcomes Attorney Gregory Ream to the Team
      • What Constitutes a Protected Homestead in Florida Probate?
      • The Importance of a Foreclosure Defense Attorney
    • June
      • What to Do If You Are Involved in a Car Accident Involving Bodily Injury
      • Intestate Succession In the Probate Process
    • May
      • Is Your Florida Driver’s License Suspended?
      • Available Coverage in a Car Accident
      • Heath Ledger & the Problem of the Pretermitted Child
      • Do I Need a Lawyer for an Injunction?
    • April
      • Legal Methods for Removing Someone from Your Property
      • 7 Steps to Take After a Car Accident
      • What Is A Family Allowance In Probate?
    • March
      • Join us for Shred Day!
    • February
      • Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits
      • What happens if I can’t locate an heir to an estate?
      • How Do I File a Partition to Protect My Property From My Ex?
    • January
      • What is Disposition Without Administration in Florida?
  • 2018
    • December
      • What is a Caveat and how can it help me in an Estate?
      • Can Creditors Hold a Personal Representative Individually Liable for Claims and Expenses of an Estate?
    • November
      • Attorney Rita Jackman Hosts Live Q&A with Century 21 Sunbelt on Facebook Live
      • Safe Deposit Boxes of a Decedent
    • October
      • TITLE AND PROBATE ISSUES ON VACANT FLORIDA LOTS
    • September
      • Can I Put My Home in a Trust If I Have a Mortgage?
      • Foreclosures Increase in the State of Florida
    • August
      • Do I Get a Fee for Serving as Personal Representative?
    • June
      • What is a Probate Bond and What Does it Mean for the Personal Representative?
      • What is the Preference of Appointment of the Personal Representative in Formal Probate?
    • May
      • Representation in Formal Administration
  • 2017
    • November
      • DEFECTIVE THREE DAY NOTICE
    • October
      • Is Possession of a Marijuana Vaporizer a Misdemeanor or Felony?
      • Are you a landlord attempting to evict a tenant that owes rent?
      • TO QUIET TITLE OR NOT TO QUIET TITLE?
    • September
      • Starting the Eviction Process
    • August
      • The Basics of Eviction for Landlords
      • Can I Represent Myself in Probate Court in Florida
    • July
      • What are the Different Probate Processes Available in Florida?
      • What You Shouldn't Say After a Car Accident
      • What Is the Right Age to Consider Estate Planning Documents
    • June
      • Florida Electronic Wills Act Vetoed
    • May
      • A Canadian Investor's Guide to Florida Investments
    • April
      • What Are My Rights as a Tenant?
    • March
      • Understanding the Basics of Quiet Titles in Real Estate Law
      • Foreigners Holding U.S. Property & The Need for Incorporation & Trust Work
    • January
      • LLCs Limit Personal Liability
  • 2016
    • December
      • Simple vs. Complex Wills: Which Should You Choose?
      • Proving Fault in a Premises Liability Case
    • November
      • Considering Special Needs Dependents When Creating an Estate Plan
    • October
      • What Happens if Someone Passes Away Without a Will?
      • Understanding Trusts in Fort Myers
    • September
      • Wills in Fort Myers
    • August
      • Why Do I Need Title Insurance?
      • What Are the Benefits of Contingency Fees?
    • June
      • Real Estate Law FAQ: How Much Do Closings Cost?
      • William M. Powell, Esq. Joins Your Advocates, Jackman, Stevens & Ricciardi, P.A.
    • January
  • 2015
    • December
      • What is Digital Probate?
    • November
      • Your Advocates Have a New Office Location
    • October
      • How Can a Will Become Contested?
      • Attorney Ricciardi, Jr. Joins the AARP Lawyer Referral Network
    • August
      • Myths and Misconceptions About Probate
    • July
    • April
      • Do I Need a Lawyer to Evict an Occupant?
  • 2014
    • October
      • Your Advocates Sponsored the 2014 9th Annual Walk to Prevent Child Abuse
      • We Are Proud Sponsors of the Richard Hagy Memorial Golf Tournament
      • Your Advocates Are Proud Sponsors of Racks & Reels Fishing Tournament
    • September
      • Proud Sponsors of the Hope Hospice Fishing Tournament
    • August
      • What Is An AB or Credit By-Pass Trust?
    • July
      • Your Advocates Sponsor Green Wave Athletes!
      • Can I Utilize a Trust to Reduce Estate Taxes on My Home?
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