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		<title>My attorney is ignoring me. How do I fix this issue (or help avoid it to begin with)?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[General Legal Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know attorneys are busy people. But that is not an excuse to repeatedly ignore clients. One of the best ways to gauge whether or not a specific attorney is right for your case is by asking many types of questions during an initial consultation. Make sure you ask questions about their skills and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recent changes to Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Law</title>
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		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/recent-changes-to-floridas-personal-injury-protection-pip-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 17:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[General Legal Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to motor vehicle insurance. Thus, Florida requires its drivers to purchase $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection as part of their insurance package. Then, if an insured is an accident, they will receive money (if qualified) towards injuries no matter who is at fault. (This insurance usually is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do I Really Have a Slander Complaint?</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/do-i-really-have-a-slander-complaint/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 19:04:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, let’s examine what slander really is and compare it to some other similar types of legal complaints before we go any further. According to Merriam-Webster, slander is “to make a false spoken statement that causes people to have a bad opinion of someone”. Not to be confused with libel, which they define as “the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Primer on Florida’s Motor Vehicle Insurance Requirements</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/personal-injury/a-primer-on-floridas-motor-vehicle-insurance-requirements/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/personal-injury/a-primer-on-floridas-motor-vehicle-insurance-requirements/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[General Legal Issues]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sarasota Bankruptcy Lawyer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Florida has laws that govern insurance requirements for those holding a Florida drivers license and registering a vehicle in Florida. Various coverages like property damage coverage, personal injury protection, and bodily injury coverage are required. To help clarify Florida’s insurance requirements, SmithLaw offers this primer: Personal Injury Protection (PIP) This coverage applies to the insured [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I handle a serious mold infestation in a Florida property I rent from someone else?</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/how-do-i-handle-a-serious-mold-infestation-in-a-florida-property-i-rent-from-someone-else/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:16:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Legal Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The health issues caused by some types of mold have captured everyone’s attention in recent years. Small patches of mold are often cleaned easily. We are not talking about those in this post though&#8211;we are discussing large mold infestations, potentially of toxic mold strains. What do you do if you have this in a property [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Florida’s Safety Belt Law</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[General Legal Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many traffic fatalities and injuries could be prevented by properly wearing a seat belt. Florida has seat belt laws, like most other states, to help keep its citizens safer. The current seatbelt law became effective in 2009 (Florida State Statutes 316.614.) The newest legislation strengthens and improves the previous seat belt laws that were created [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can bankruptcy get rid of my tax debt?</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/bankruptcy/can-bankruptcy-get-rid-of-my-tax-debt/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/bankruptcy/can-bankruptcy-get-rid-of-my-tax-debt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Bankruptcy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[SmithLaw is often asked this question during our bankruptcy consultations. Some income tax may be dischargeable during a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. (Other types of taxes are usually treated differently.) But specific rules govern what type of income tax debts can be discharged. The basics: Tax debts are all associated with specific years [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pink Chickens?</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/pink-chickens/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[General Legal Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, SmithLaw found out that pink chickens could soon be a reality in Florida. Governor Rick Scott recently signed a bill into law that allows for the artificial dyeing of animals. It will go into affect on July 1, 2012. If you are wondering why this is significant, besides funny colored chicks or bunnies, it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social Security for Former Spouses</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/estate-planning/social-security-for-former-spouses/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/estate-planning/social-security-for-former-spouses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social Security provides some benefits for spouses, as long as certain conditions are met. This also applies to former spouses, whether through divorce or death (or maybe both!). Social Security benefits are based on the amount of money a person made in their lifetime—the more money they made over their lifetime, the more the benefit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is it illegal to wear headphones while driving in Florida?</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/is-it-illegal-to-wear-headphones-while-driving-in-florida/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/is-it-illegal-to-wear-headphones-while-driving-in-florida/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, it is illegal to wear most kinds of headsets/headphones while driving in Florida. The Florida State Statutes address this issue in Title XXIII, Chapter 316. Statute 316.304 says this: “No person shall operate a vehicle while wearing a headset, headphone, or other listening device, other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Neighborhood Watch in Sarasota and Manatee County</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/the-neighborhood-watch-in-sarasota-and-manatee-county/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/the-neighborhood-watch-in-sarasota-and-manatee-county/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Legal Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Neighborhood watches were created to give neighborhoods an additional sense of security and to create a network to look out for each other within a community. They have been existence for many, many years. All of Florida’s counties and cities have different requirements for and definitions of neighborhood watches. Some counties have even added additional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>So, is it really illegal to drive barefoot in Florida?</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/so-is-it-really-illegal-to-drive-barefoot-in-florida/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/so-is-it-really-illegal-to-drive-barefoot-in-florida/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Legal Issues]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chrissmith.com/blog/?p=673</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How many of us have asked this question or been told by our parents that it is illegal to drive a car barefoot? Well, SmithLaw did a little investigation to find out if this is fact or urban legend. Common sense might tell you that wearing appropriate footwear is a good idea while driving. You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Things to Consider When Trying to Improve Your Credit Rating</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/bankruptcy/things-to-consider-when-trying-to-improve-your-credit-rating/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/bankruptcy/things-to-consider-when-trying-to-improve-your-credit-rating/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:03:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bankruptcy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Debt Mitigation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Legal Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit reports]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chrissmith.com/blog/?p=656</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We all want the best credit rating we can get. If yours is not perfect, definitely work to improve it. However, please realize that many illegal and shady ways to restore your credit exist, and none are worth risking it all for. For the most part, most companies with guaranteed credit repair are scams. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Today’s Real Estate Market Make You Want to Buy a Home?</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/does-todays-real-estate-market-make-you-want-to-buy-a-home/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/does-todays-real-estate-market-make-you-want-to-buy-a-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Legal Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foreclosure]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The misfortune of so many homeowners going through foreclosure has created a windfall of properties to choose from for those looking to buy homes in Florida. Many experts are suggesting those in the position to buy should do so now, with good prices and good interest rates. There are many different sites to choose from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Consider When Beginning Your Estate Planning</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/estate-planning/what-to-consider-when-beginning-your-estate-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/estate-planning/what-to-consider-when-beginning-your-estate-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Florida Probate Lawyer]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chrissmith.com/blog/?p=667</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[First and foremost, all estate-planning professionals recommend a detailed will. While there are kits available to make your own will, they will not come with seasoned professional advice. If you have numerous assets and specific desires for how they should be distributed, it is recommended you create your will with the help of an attorney. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrity Bankruptcy and Foreclosure News</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/bankruptcy/celebrity-bankruptcy-and-foreclosure-news/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/bankruptcy/celebrity-bankruptcy-and-foreclosure-news/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bankruptcy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though one might assume that celebrities would be immune to troubles like bankruptcy and foreclosure, this is not always the case. SmithLaw took some time to see which celebrities are facing trouble these days. Bankruptcy Gary Busey, recently known as the Pepperoni Prophet on Celebrity Apprentice, filed for bankruptcy. His debt is estimated to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The National Mortgage Settlement Agreement</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/the-national-mortgage-settlement-agreement/</link>
		<comments>http://chrissmith.com/blog/general-legal-issues/the-national-mortgage-settlement-agreement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Florida will get about 8.4 billion dollars in relief from the new National Mortgage Settlement. (California is the only state that will receive more.) That is great news! However, it will not happen quickly and it will not help every homeowner. Specifics First off, the settlement is restricted to mortgages run by JPMorgan Chase, Bank [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Florida Bankruptcy Resources</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/bankruptcy/florida-bankruptcy-resources/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bankruptcy]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chrissmith.com/blog/?p=628</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Going through a bankruptcy is stressful enough, without the added concern of not being able to find detailed information about its limitations, procedures, and outcomes. SmithLaw created our blog for just this purpose&#8211;as a helpful resource for those seeking basic information about various legal issues. Below. we have listed some other resources that you might [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Types of Probate in Florida</title>
		<link>http://chrissmith.com/blog/probate/the-types-of-probate-in-florida/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:24:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When someone dies, his or her remaining estate is handled through a process called probate. Probate deals with the debts, assets, and other remaining situations of someone’s estate. It usually works together with the deceased’s will and with any claims from creditors or other interested parties, all the while following the rules and procedures set [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Foreclosure News for Manatee County, Florida</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Foreclosure News for Manatee County, Florida  It looks like Manatee County, Florida is doing pretty well with its foreclosure rate, compared to nationwide trends. According to the RealtyTrac.com website, 1 in every 262 housing units in Manatee County was in foreclosure in January 2012 (meaning foreclosure filings have commenced). Compared to the national average of [...]]]></description>
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