People's Law School Estate Planning: Part I

The Living Will

In this edition of The People's Law School, Florida Attorney Keith R. Taylor explains the basics of The Living Will for your Estate Planning. Learn how a Living Will works, whether you need one, and when you should get one. Learn more at http://keithtaylorlaw.com/People'sLawSchool.htm.

First day of Fall

Pumpkin Spice Latte

In honor of the first day of fall, 2011, here is a way to stop spending so much on those fancy coffee drinks as the weather turns chilly! These Pumpkin Spice Lattes are easy, inexpensive, and taste like autumn.

First, brew a shot of espresso (1.5 fluid ounces) or 1/4 cup of very strong coffee.
While that is brewing, place a small saucepan on the stove with 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of canned pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons of white sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice (or you can make your own with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice or cloves, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg - Makes 1 teaspoon).
Warm this mixture on medium heat, whisking the whole time, until it is hot and frothy but not boiling.
Pour your espresso or coffee into a mug and add your pumpkin spiced milk.
You can top your Latte with whipped cream and cinnamon for the coffee shop style.

Enjoy and happy fall!

(This post by Jessica Czaya, Legal Clerk for The Law Office of Keith R. Taylor)

Are You Insuring Defensively?

We’ve all heard how important it is to drive defensively; but what about insuring defensively? A recent study by the Insurance Research Council found that one in every four Florida drivers may be driving without insurance. With a strong correlation between uninsured driving and unemployment, that number only grows as we continue to face tough economic times. Florida law requires every driver to have automobile insurance, and a driver who doesn’t may be fined, lose their license, or lose their registration or vehicle tag. However, drivers who are facing tough situations like unemployment or underemployment may take the risk and break the law that requires they have automobile insurance before operating their vehicle. This is a big risk not only for themselves, but for other drivers on the road as well. 
To protect yourself against this risk, it is important to have adequate insurance coverage in case you are ever in a collision with an uninsured or underinsured driver. In order to protect yourself, you should purchase uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage as part of your insurance policy. This will protect you if you are in a collision with an at-fault driver whose own insurance cannot cover your vehicle damage or your bodily injury. Our firm regularly evaluates claims that involve at-fault drivers who have no, or not enough, insurance. Florida’s laws on debtor protection often make it difficult or impossible to collect against an at-fault driver if they are uninsured. There are many lawyers who don’t understand the intricacies of Florida’s insurance law, so it is important that you find an attorney who has experience and expertise in accident cases involving insurance. Our experienced attorneys have spent years working within Florida’s system to get recoveries for injured motorists. If you or someone you know has been in an accident and is faced with the daunting task of sorting through the intricacies of our insurance system, please feel free to contact us to get more information on how we can help you recover for your losses. 

New Edition of the Legally Speaking Newsletter

In our newest edition of Legally Speaking, find out how to keep your home secure while you're on vacation, learn whether you should be insuring defensively, and find strategies for negotiating in your daily life. Also, learn more about Attorney Fichtman's induction as President of the local Bar Association, learn about changes to Florida Alimony, and consider whether you're adequately protecting your finances. Finally, look Jury Duty, why it is important, and how it affects individuals in litigation today.
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The Firm Heads Out On The Town

The Law Office of Keith R. Taylor at The Key Training Center's Reach for the Stars Dinner Auction

July 15th, 2011

The Law Office of Keith R. Taylor headed out on the town Friday night to take part in The Key Training Center's Reach for the Stars Charity Dinner Auction, which raises money to help provide services for developmentally disabled adults in Citrus County. Attorney Keith Taylor had the winning bid on a Florida Gator football signed by Former Florida Gator and Tampa Bay Buccaneer Linebacker, Scot Brantley, Former Florida Gator Quarterback, John Brantley Sr., and current Florida Gator Quarterback, John Brantley Jr. Here, the firm table is pictured with Scot Brantley and the signed football. 

Pictured Left to Right: Julie K. Taylor, Account Manager; Keith R. Taylor, Senior Attorney and Litigation Specialist; Scot Brantley, Former Gator and Buccaneer Linebacker; Adam A. Czaya, Legal Clerk; Jessica K. Czaya, Legal Clerk; Kristen Fichtman, and Steven D. Fichtman, Associate Attorney.