Below are some questions and answers about the upcoming merit retention elections. How did Florida decide to use the merit retention election system? In the mid-1970s, Florida’s voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment requiring that the merit retention system be...
WHO SHOULD PREPARE A WILL? The Florida Bar states: “No sensible person would employ “just anyone” to fill teeth, take out an appendix, or deliver a baby. The person who wants these services performed skillfully with the minimum risk to...
One June 25, 2012, Katherine Naugle was listed in the Jacksonville Financial News & Daily Record as President of the Jacksonville Women’s Lawyer Association. To read the full article click here
Attorney Jonathan Smith was quoted in the June 22 issue of The Florida Times-Union regarding Jax Chabmer’s efforts to revitalize Downtown by the hiring of Tony Allegrettii. To read the full article click here.
MUST A PERSON LEAVE A CHILD AT LEAST ONE DOLLAR? When preparing someone’s Last Will and Testament I am often asked if a person must leave their child at least a dollar in the Will. The Florida Bar states: “No....
Jonathan Smith, hosted Jacksonville Sharks partner, Larry Payne, at the Chamber Downtown Council meeting on Friday, June 15, 2012. pictured below is Attorney Jonathan Smith, Diantha Grant & Larry Payne.
The Florida Bar states: “The personal representative is the person, bank, or trust company appointed by the judge to be in charge of the administration of the decedent’s probate estate. In Florida, the term “personal representative” is used instead of...
Some FAQ’s regarding Merit Retention Elections 1. Why are appeals court judges and Supreme Court justices on the ballot this year?Florida appeals court judges and Supreme Court justices are on the ballot in nonpartisan elections every six years so voters...
