Probate is the court-supervised legal process through which: a deceased person’s estate is properly distributed to heirs and designated beneficiaries, and any debt owed to creditors is paid off;  legal title to the decedent’s property held in the decedent’s name alone and not otherwise distributed by law is transferred to heirs and beneficiaries; if the decedent left a last will and testament, the court will authenticate it; and much more.

Marla J. Ferguson Law, P.A. represents those who have been injured as a result of the negligence of another. Negligence is the failure to exercise the degree of reasonable care expected of someone in order to minimize the risk of harm to another person.

Auto Negligence is defined as when a person fails to operate their motor vehicle in a reasonably safe manner. Whether the injury is caused by an Auto Accident, Dog Bite, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, workplace accident, construction injury, pedestrian injury, or any other type of accident, Marla J. Ferguson Law is the firm you need to make sure you are properly and adequately compensated.

Navigating through the legal system is a frightening and often times daunting task.  The extra pressure and stress that is compounded by knowing that the health and well-being of your loved one depends on your ability to figure this process out is insurmountable.  

If your loved one is struggling and you need direction and or support working with the Court System to have them assessed under the Marchman Act of Florida, Call Attorney Marla J. Ferguson, Esq. today.

In Florida, Statute § 943.053 makes adult criminal history records public unless they have been sealed or expunged. Having an old charge, or even a recent charge, on your criminal record can create severe limits on your ability to get a job, volunteer, register for advanced education programs, and much more. Marla J. Ferguson Law, P.A. has years of experience sealing and expunging criminal records in Florida.

In Florida, courts have the power to change the name of any person residing in the state. The process of legally changing your name can be fairly simple if you have the right representation and support along the way.

Marla J. Ferguson, Esq. is happy to answer any questions you have regarding legally changing your name and can take care of the process from start to finish for you, ensuring the process is as simple and quick as possible. 

Marla J. Ferguson Law makes drafting wills and trusts as simple and pain-free as possible as we understand how sensitive the subject matter can be. If you or a loved one needs a Will drafted, contact Marla J. Ferguson Law today, no estate is too big or too small. Marla Ferguson Law will assist you with whatever route you believe is best for you and your loved ones and will give advice and resources to assist you in making those decisions.