R. Jason de Groot
Attorney at Law
Florida Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Probate
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(386) 337-8239
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Welcome to my website. I have been representing clients in Central Florida for over 26 years. I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1985, and to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 1986. I provide personalized representation for each client in Bankruptcies, Criminal Defense, and Probate.
If your struggle to get out of debt is too overwhelming, perhaps you should consider filing for bankruptcy protection. Take a look at my webpage on Bankruptcy if you have basic questions about filing for protection. Feel free to download my pdf " Chapter 7: What You Need to Know" available above on the right. Then give me a call and learn about your legal options. Initial telephone conferences with me are free. And by the way, if you decide to have me as your legal representative, all the work in preparing your case is done by me.
I can only give legal advice about Florida law. Telephone conferences are available, and FREE.
Email: jasondegroot1_gmail.com
When you email me, put CLIENT in the subject box so that your mail won't automatically go to the spam folder.
I look forward to hearing from you.
The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertising. Before you decide, ask me to send you free written information about my qualifications and experience.
You are not alone. I can help.
Just give me a call at (386) 337-8239 for a free consultation on Bankruptcy or Probate
Get Started with a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for only $300
Get a Probate started for only $350.
I have slashed the retainer in Criminal Cases
The above prices do not include any court costs.
Fees are negotiable, and payment arrangements can be made.
Just give me a call at (386) 337-8239
and we will talk it over.
I have been doing Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, and Probate for over a quarter of a century, right here in Central Florida. I can help you with personalised, hands on, representation. Get the actual attorney attention that you deserve. No question is a stupid question to me.
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The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertising. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about my qualifications and experience.
Give me a call at (386) 337-8239
or email me at
jasondegroot1_gmail.com
please put CLIENT in the subject box
PO Box 5775
Deltona, FL 32728
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It is a tough decision to file Bankruptcy. Basically, if you are an individual or a family and your expenses exceed your income, you have the ability to file either a Chapter 7, known as a “"liquidating estate,"” or a Chapter 13, known as a "“reorganization estate."” In both case types a Trustee is appointed to oversee your case. In a Chapter 7, the Trustee’'s job is to find any assets you have which are not exempt and sell them. In a Chapter 13, the Trustee'’s job is mainly to make sure you follow a “plan” that you have made to pay your creditors a percentage of what you owe. The goal in both types of bankruptcy cases is to get you out of debt.
When you file a bankruptcy, a Federal law comes into play which basically prevents your creditors to from contacting you and trying to get money from you. They cannot file suit against you or proceed with a suit that has already been filed, without approval from the Bankruptcy Judge in your case. In the last few years, many people have found themselves in foreclosure. One way to stop a foreclosure sale is to file bankruptcy. This brings the Federal “automatic stay” into effect, and a sale of your home cannot take place unless and until the bankruptcy Court says so.
Changes in federal bankruptcy law which came into effect in October of 2005, have made it a bit harder to file bankruptcy for those people above a certain income level, depending upon the median income of the state that the debtor resides in. In Florida, for instance, a single wage earner as of March 15, 2011 can make up to $40,000 yearly and still file a Chapter 7. Indeed, for a vast majority of people, the affect of the new laws will require them to get a certifcate from a consumer credit counseling agency that they have taken a course, before they file , and a personal financial management course, after filing.
In Florida, homestead property is what I call "sacred." No one can force a sale of your home except the mortgage company. A creditor who has a judgment against you obtains what is known as a charging lien on any property you own. The Constitution of Florida protects your home plus $1,000 of personal property, $2,000 if you are married. In addition, the statutes in Florida protect any retirement funds you may have, annuity contracts, any pre-paid college funds, and up to $1,000 of equity in a single motor vehicle. Your creditors cannot get at these things.
To learn more visit my blog at http://www.rjasondegroot.blogspot.com
CALL NOW FOR A FREE BANKRUPTCY CONSULTATION 386-337-8239
If you have a will from another state, you should get one done in Florida. This makes the probate of an estate much easier.
There are three basic types of probate in Florida, full blown probate, summary administration, and what I like to call administration without administration.
A full blown probate is when the estate has more than $75,000.00 in assets. It is the most time consuming and costly type of estate in Florida.
Summary administration is utilized when there is less than $75,000.00 or the decedent has been gone for more than two years, and this form of probate can be quick and easy.
Probate without Probate (actually known as Distribution of Personal Property without Administration) is when there is less than $5,000.00 in personal property only, in an estate.
Regardless of the type of probate, it is best to hire an attorney. It is also best to have an attorney draft your will. There are a few basic ways of avoiding probate. It is my practice to give advice on how to avoid probate for each person I do a will for. Usually when an elderly couple comes to me for wills, I tell them that when one of them dies, the survivor should turn the home, cars and bank accounts into joint tenancies with rights of survivorship with their children. Many people ask about a Living Trust, which is a complex document utilized to avoid probate as much as possible. These are not necessary for most couples in Florida, because their entire estate is not going to be subject to State and Federal Estate Taxes. The same goal can be reached by turning assets into joint tenancies with rights of survivorship.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE IN FLORIDA
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If you are charged with a crime in Florida, give me a call for a free consultation, and put my 26 years of criminal defense experience to work for you. Each case is different and each case demands personalized attention. Crimes are made up of elements, each of which must be proven by the state beyond and to the exclusion of a reasonable doubt. When you are charged with a crime, you do not have to prove or disprove anything, the State bears the burden of proof. For a limited time, you can retain my services in almost any Volusia County criminal case for only $650.00. This is for up to and including a dismissal or the entrance of a plea. This price does not include any court costs or trial. Payment arrangements can be made and the initial consultation is free.
Crimes in Florida are either misdemeanors or felonies. Misdemeanors are handled by the County Courts and Felonies are handled by the Circuit Courts. Misdemeanors are classified as First or Second Degree. Felonies are classified as Capital, Life, First, Second, or Third Degree. Florida was ranked number 6 among the most dangerous states in 2010. Orlando was ranked number 46 for violent crime, while the Daytona and Deltona area was ranked at 111. Miami Beach was ranked 42, but Saint Petersburg had the highest in the State, coming in at number 31 of the most violent cities in the nation for 2010.
The hiring of an attorney is an important decision which should not be based upon advertising alone. Before you decide, ask me to send you free information about my qualifications and experience.
Florida Statutes can be viewed here:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/
The United States Code can be viewed here:
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/uscode/browse.html
Here is a current link to State Median Income by Family Size:
http://www.justice.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/20110315/bci_data/median_income_table.htm
The Florida Bar has some basic information on Probate here
http://www.floridabar.org/tfb/tfbconsum.nsf/48e76203493b82ad852567090070c9b9/92f75229484644c985256b2f006c5a7a?opendocument#Probate%20in%20Florida%20Pamphlet
Most of the counties now have websites where you can find all sorts of information about real estate, criminal cases filed, divorces filed, and other suits. Indeed, most of the states have sites where you can view thier statutes or codes.
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