GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER Use the Start of the Year Wisely
EXPUNGEMENT OF YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD Too often, people are unaware they have a criminal record. A person who was found not guilty (or had charges dropped) for driving under the influence or reckless driving may still have the misdemeanor on their record. Past charges can haunt people and cast unfair reflections on them as they attempt to find a job or a place to rent. This new year, wipe your slate clean. you’re running out of time. Florida’s civil statute of limitations states that after an accident occurs, you have 2–4 years to file your claim. Once you’ve exceeded this time limit, you’ll have no chance to receive compensation for the injuries you suffered. After receiving medical treatment, paying bills, and trying to get your life back to where it was, 2–4 years can pass quickly. TIMELINES FOR PERSONAL INJURY CASES If you were injured recently and haven’t filed a claim,
New year, new goals! This time of year, everyone makes an effort to get in shape and eat healthier. While these goals are important, they’re not the only things you should be working on as you progress into 2020. In addition, use this time to go through legal documents and paperwork that you might otherwise put off. Don’t wait any longer to get this done. GETTING YOUR ESTATE PLAN IN ORDER An estate plan is essential, and no matter how old you are, you need one. If you want to ensure your possessions are passed down to the right people or if you have people depending on you, then an estate plan protects and enforces your wishes. Take some time this year to create an estate plan for yourself. If you already have an estate plan and haven’t looked at it for a few years, now is the time to update it. People change over the years, and what might have been true five years ago is not necessarily the same today.
If you have any questions or are unsure of where to start with particular goals, call the Izquierdo Law Firm at (305) 707-7345 to speak to one of our team members.
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HOPPIN’ JOHN A traditional New Year’s favorite in the South, Hoppin’ John includes black-eyed peas that are said to represent coins, a sign of prosperity for the coming year. It’s usually served alongside collard greens, which represent cash. Ingredients
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1 smoked ham hock
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1 cup dried black-eyed peas
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1 medium onion, diced
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5–6 cups water
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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1 dried hot pepper, optional (arbol and Calabrian are great options)
Directions
4. Add rice, cover, drop heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, undisturbed. 5. Remove from heat and let steam for an additional 10 minutes, still covered. 6. Remove lid, fluff with a fork, and serve.
1. Wash and sort peas. 2. In a saucepan, cover peas with water, discarding any that float. 3. Add pepper, ham hock, and onion. Gently boil and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until peas are just tender, about 90 minutes. At this point, you should have about 2 cups of liquid remaining.
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