You’ve probably seen the typical personal injury car accident attorney ad. They all have the same premise: the moments after your accident are integral to securing your future. It’s true because the window of physical evidence is relatively small, but what could be even more important than what happens at the scene is what happens when you see a doctor. You might think you feel fine after your accident and maybe you Read More

As hurricane season approaches, condominium associations, like any other business or homeowners association, need to find and maintain the right insurance policies for their property, operations, and residents.   Insurance for condo associations can be a confusing topic as there are many types of coverage available. It's important to understand what each one does before making a decision about what type of policy to Read More

Owners of homes and businesses got their first taste of hurricane season this past weekend. Several counties in Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Lee, received more than 10 inches of rain and quite a bit of wind from what is now Tropical Storm Alex. Owners of properties damaged by hurricanes and tropical storms may not know how to prepare an insurance claim against their insurer. They may not know Read More

June kicks off hurricane season. This can be a scary time for Floridians and their families, but we want to help ease those nerves and turn your focus toward preparing your home. Whether you plan to stay in your home during hurricane season or pack up the family and head elsewhere, preparation is the key to protecting yourself and your assets. In the unfortunate event your home is hit by a hurricane or severe weather Read More

At Alvarez Law Group, we strongly believe in putting a plan in place to preserve your future and provide for loved ones after you’re gone. What this plan takes will be different for each situation. Some estates only need a will to establish their plans, other estates that are more extensive and involved might need a trust.  It’s important to understand the differences between a will and a trust, so we want to explore Read More

You have a claim on your home or business. You report the claim and expect your insurance company to pay it within a reasonable time frame. Is that a reasonable expectation? As with many legal questions, it depends tends to be the right answer more often than not. We continue to see more and more insurance companies use any failure to comply with post loss obligations after a loss as a way to deny a claim. A recent Read More

We have plenty of moments and events honoring veterans across America and here in Florida, but there are times when it’s easy to call into question our commitment to those who have served our country. After all, even with recent progress, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development still reported over 37,000 homeless veterans in 2020. We are committed to helping veterans truly “come home” and want to help Read More

A trademark establishes your exclusive right to use intellectual property. Your hard work and that great idea deserves to be YOURS, but there are situations where the protections granted under a trademark can be lost even after it is established. While the process of getting a trademark through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office can be tedious, you can’t get it and forget it once your application is successful. We Read More

We have previously discussed the importance of complying with post obligations here and here. We have also discussed why an insured MUST comply with a sworn proof of loss request in a prior post. In short, if you have an insurance claim for your home or business in Florida, you need to make sure you follow all post-loss conditions in the policy, including submitting a sworn proof of loss to the insurer, in a timely Read More

Estate Planning is the process of working with an attorney to create a legally-binding plan for what will happen to your remaining belongings and money after you pass away. Estate Planning can be achieved through several different methods, but always for one purpose: protecting your family and loved ones. Sometimes, however, those loved ones change. Your Estate Plan is a reflection of your life, so it should change Read More