Is the Gift Valid?
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
It is not uncommon for me to come across clients who claim that family members wrongfully received property from a loved one prior to their passing. This “gift” often contravenes provisions founds within a decedent’s Last Will and Testament. An exa... Read More
Fraudulent Marriages and Post-Death Challenges
Tue, Jan 28, 2020
Family members can become vulnerable. This can be hard to accept, but oftentimes those we love fall ill or otherwise reach an advanced age where their mental capacities are diminished. They do not recognize that they may be a target for someone who... Read More
Testing for Testamentary Capacity
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
Florida law requires that a person be of “sound mind” in order to make a Will. This is also known as having “testamentary capacity.” Read More
Who Can Serve as Personal Representative?
Wed, Jun 05, 2019
The personal representative, sometimes referred to as executor, is the person appointed by the court to be in charge of the administration of a deceased person’s probate estate. Read More
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and affection.
Tue, Feb 13, 2018
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and affection. Many individuals show their love and affection by purchasing flowers, candy, or even a slab of beef pounded into the shape of a heart. Read More
If You Have Been Served With A Lawsuit Do Not Wait To Contact An Attorney
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
In almost all civil lawsuits, once an individual is served they have twenty days to file a formal response with the court. If they do not, they risk having a default entered against them whereby they lose the right to formally defend the action brou... Read More
Rice Law Attorneys Attend Volusia Bar Membership Meeting
Tue, Aug 08, 2017
Rice Law Firm attorneys Ray Schumann, Elizabeth King, Doug Williams and Matthew Shapiro attended the annual membership meeting of the Volusia County Bar Association on Friday August 4 at the Bill France Room at Daytona International Speedway. Read More
Matt Shapiro Recognized By Volusia County Bar
Tue, Aug 08, 2017
Rice Law Firm Associate Matthew Shapiro was recently recognized by the Young Lawyers Division of the Volusia County Bar Association for his service as President of the organization. Read More
When is the Right Time for Estate Planning?
Thu, May 18, 2017
It may be an overused cliche, but there truly is no time like the present when it comes getting necessary estate planning documents in place. So often the typical client that seeks out an attorney for a Will, Trust, or other commonly utilized documen... Read More
