Author Archives: Jay Butchko
State Snapshot: Florida Overview of Relief from the Automatic Stay in Chapter 13 Cases
Firm Partner Amy Kiser delivers an overview of relief from the automatic stay in Chapter 13 cases, published in the American Legal and Financial Network’s (ALFN) Winter 2024 ANGLE publication as a State Snapshot Article. Click HERE to read the article on pages 36-37 of the publication.
Real Estate Closings: What to Expect When Purchasing Real Estate and Using a Lender
Real Estate Closings can be time-sensitive and highly important to many. After all, purchasing real estate can mark a significant milestone for most of us. If you do not know what to expect and lack proficient professional guidance, your real estate closing can become a frustrating and never-ending process. Continue reading to better familiarize… Read More »
Understanding Breach of Contract in Florida Real Estate Transactions
Our last blog post discussed the Florida real estate contract dispute process. There, we mentioned the determination of a breach of contract in a purchase agreement real estate contract, and how the experienced real estate attorneys at Gilbert Garcia Group can guide you on your legal journey should a breach of contract be suspected…. Read More »
Positive Outcome: Motion to Vacate Dismissal Granted – Lee County, FL
Gilbert Garcia Group litigation attorney Joseph Dayan successful in having dismissal reversed for our client after an evidentiary hearing on a borrower’s evasion of service. Defendant’s residence was fenced in and surrounded by several large, menacing dogs. Defendant evaded service by failing to respond to the server’s efforts to reach him by honking and… Read More »
Understanding Eviction in Tampa, Florida
As a law firm based in Tampa, Florida, Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A. understands that eviction proceedings can be a complicated and stressful process for both landlords and tenants. In this blog, we aim to provide a comprehensive guide to evictions in Tampa, FL, including the legal framework, the procedures involved, and the important considerations… Read More »
Attorney Joseph Dayan has Article Featured in Spring Edition of ALFN Angle Publication
Joseph Dayan is an attorney with Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A. He is a highly experienced litigator, skilled in trials, motion practice, legal writing, alternative dispute resolution, foreclosures, business law, estate planning, real estate transactions, and criminal defense. Read Joseph’s article, “Practice Solutions: Proving Your Case With Prior Servicer Records”, published in the spring editions of the ALFN Angle publication…. Read More »
Can You Probate Without An Actual Body?
It is admittedly, a tough thing to think about and to happen, but it occurs often. Oftentimes, people die, we don’t know exactly when their passing occurred, and we may not have a body. In fact, in some situations, although we have a very strong hunch, there may not be hard, tangible proof that… Read More »
Government Foreclosure Practice Challenged In The Supreme Court
When you owe money to the government for something related to your property, in some cases, just like a bank, the government can foreclose on that property. But what can the government take from you in that foreclosure? That is a question that will apparently be addressed by the United States Supreme Court in… Read More »
Be On The Lookout For These Real Estate Scams
Scams are everywhere in life, and the good thing is that we have become pretty savvy about seeing them and avoiding them. We all know when an email or social media post seems to be a hoax. But one area where people simply still don’t have the knowledge about when they are and are… Read More »
Deceased Beneficiaries And Simultaneous Deaths In Probate Cases
You’ve got the perfect estate plan. Everything has been left to the people you want to leave your property to, and all documents have been drafted and filed. And then it happens—shortly after you pass, one of your beneficiaries passes away—before the court probate period can be completed. What happens then? Survivorship Clauses Because… Read More »