Four Crucial Items All Estate Plans Need

As estate planning attorneys, the team at Alvarez Law Group knows when an estate plan is set up for success versus when an estate plan is bound to fail. We often have clients come in who either don’t have a plan at all or have a plan that they’re not confident is doing what they need. Each plan can look different, but we always stress the importance of covering all the basics at the very least. There is no Read More

The Four Types of Trademarks

When your company has an extensive portfolio of trademarks the actual value of the company can skyrocket. Trademarks are considered actual assets. Holding protected and distinctive intellectual property will help you stand out from the crowd and set you up for great success in your field. What many professionals don’t realize is that there are several different types of trademarks. These four categories also Read More

Why Seeing a Doctor Could Make or Break Your Personal Injury Case

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

Is your condominium association properly insured for hurricane season?

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

5 steps to take on your insurance claim after a hurricane or tropical storm

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

Preparing Your Family and Home for Hurricane Season

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

4 Key Differences Between a Will and a Trust

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

Caselaw Wednesdays – Materiality and Compliance With Post Loss Obligations

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

Real Estate Resources for Veterans in Florida

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

Reasons You Can Lose Your Trademark Protections

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