South Florida Lawyers

Draft a Will / Probate / Credit Slander / Civil & Commercial Litigation / Real Estate Law / Title Company Services

Estate Planning

Estate Planning is one of the most important investments one can make for themselves and unfortunately it is also one of the most procrastinated items for most people.  Cohen & Owens, P.A., assembled an estate plan package which resolves all the major concern areas while cost efficient enough that you should not be without.  Our Firm will prepare your Last Will & Testament, Healthcare Surrogate, Living Will, and Durable Power of Attorney customized to your individual desires for one flat fee.   We believe so greatly in the importance of having an effective estate plan that for our Clients we will make modifications and amendments to the same at no additional cost.  Please contact our Firm for a detailed information brochure concerning our Estate Plan Packages.

Probate

When a person passes away, his or her estate must go through probate, which is a process overseen by a probate court. If the decedent leaves a will directing how one’s property should be distributed after his or her passing, the probate court must determine if it should be admitted to probate and given legal effect. If the decedent passes way intestate (without leaving a will) the court appoints a personal representative to distribute the decedent's property according to the laws of descent and distribution. These laws direct the distribution of assets based on hereditary succession.  This can be a difficult time for people as the process of probate often involves complex finances, emotions and familial relationships.  The Law Firm of Cohen & Owens, P.A. is sensitive to the needs of individuals during the administration of probate and will work for and with you during this process.  

Real Estate

Our real estate practice consists of two primary areas.  We handle all transactional and litigation matters that arise out of matters concerning real estate.
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Commercial and Civil Litigation

Commercial Litigation is generally understood to comprise the provision of advice and representation, whether by way of negotiation, civil proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, mediation or arbitration, in all matters relating to the breach of or disputes regarding commercial contracts; purchase and sale of assets, equipment or other lease agreements; banking and financing litigation including secured/unsecured enforcement and recovery, multi-party creditor disputes, asset recovery and tracing, and disputes regarding various security, financing or trade instruments such as guarantees, bonds and letters of credit; disputes respecting various forms of business organizations such as shareholder agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, distribution, agency and other such agreements; and securities litigation involving insider trading, minority shareholder claims and other such matters.

Civil Litigation involves the body of rights, obligations, and remedies that is applied by courts in civil proceedings to provide relief for persons who have suffered harm from the wrongful acts of others. The person who sustains injury or suffers pecuniary damage as the result of tortious conduct is known as the plaintiff, and the person who is responsible for inflicting the injury and incurs liability for the damage is known as the defendant. The Law Firm of Cohen & Owens, P.A. handles most civil actions, including breaches of contract, defamation, libel, slander of credit, negligence, emotional distress, and invasion of privacy.  Additionally, we handle such economic-related torts as violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act.

Title Company Services

The Firm of Cohen & Owens, P.A., is a member of the Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund, Inc., the largest and most renowned provider of title insurance in the State of Florida.  If you are purchasing, selling, or refinancing residential or commercial property, your transaction will require the services of a title company. 
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