The NFA Trust

At our firm, we often hear from people who are interested in purchasing various firearms, including Title II weapons like fully automatic firearms and short-barreled rifles and shotguns. As strong supporters of your Second Amendment right to bear arms, we help gun enthusiasts comply with the strict regulations put in place by the National Firearms Act (NFA). There are a variety of ways to comply with the NFA while still owning Title II weapons, but perhaps one of the simplest forms is by establishing an NFA Trust. To learn more about this type of trust, or more about the NFA and complying with it, please read the informative article in our Fall 2011 Newsletter, or give us a call. 

Our Newest Attorney

Attorney Adam A. Czaya being sworn in by Fifth Judicial Circuit Judge Richard Howard

Attorney Adam A. Czaya was sworn in on September 22nd, 2011 by Judge Richard Howard of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, making him the newest addition to the team at The Law Office of Keith R.Taylor, P.A. 

Adam will be handling Estate Planning, Probate, Business and Commercial Law, but is happy to help you with a variety of your legal needs. 

To learn more about Adam or any of our attorneys, you can visit the About Us section of this blog, or  our website: www.KeithTaylorLaw.com/AttorneyAdamCzaya.htm

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.