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November / December 2017When you need help, showing you and your family the way.Injury Law Estate Planning Elder Law Real Estate & Association Law Litigation ProbateKim and Peter visiting theMendenhall Glacier in AlaskaA Letter fromPeter T. HofstraAfter 40 years ofpractice, I am retiringfrom the practice of lawto spend more time withmy beautiful wife andbest friend, Kimberly, andthe rest of my family.It has been both my pleasure and my honorto have served the people of Seminole andPinellas County for these many years.The decision to retire was not an easyone. It was made only after long andthoughtful deliberation. My career atDeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. hasbeen professionally rewarding. I stillremember my first day as a law clerk.Then: 1977Mr. Joseph M. Murphy shall be my successorattorney. I am confident that Joe will ablyand professionally take over my positionhere at DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.I would like to thank the staff membersof DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. andSeminole Title Company with whom I haveworked the past many years. They, morethan me, have made the organizations thetremendous successes that they are. Myprofessional assistants have earned anddeserve my sincere gratitude, particularlymy current assistant, Karen, who hasbeen with me the past twenty years. Theyhave made my job much easierand less stressful, and for that Iam forever indebted to them.I would also like to thankthe associate attorneys andpartners of DeLoach, Hofstra &Now: 2017Cavonis, P.A. Each one of themhas contributed to my successand that of the law firm, and each ofthem has made an indelible impressionon my professional and personal life.For that, I am forever grateful.I cannot adequately express in wordsthe thanks I have for my partner,Dennis R. DeLoach, Jr. We have workedPeter with his sonsClayton and Peterclosely throughout my entire careerand I do not remember ever arguingwith one another! Not many partnerscan say that. Dennis has been my boss,my mentor, and my partner. I wishhim nothing but good thoughts.In closing, I would thank the many,many clients of DeLoach, Hofstra& Cavonis, P.A. and Seminole TitleCompany for whom I have had thepleasure of representing. It has beenmy pleasure and privilege to do so. Ican only hope that we exceeded yourexpectations and that we professionallyrepresented you and your interests.God bless
When you need help.Peter T. HofstraReal Estate AttorneyJasonReal Estate ClientMr. Hofstra I apologize for the tardiness of this long overdue email, things got hectic inthe months after closing and I have neglected to reach out to express the gratitude thatyou deserve. Thank you for all your help. The guidance and advice that you have providedme were extremely helpful and comforting knowing that I had someone in my corner ofthe ring to represent my best interests. Your team, particularly Karen, was unbelievablyprofessional, conscientious, flexible and accommodating as we rushed to get things closedon my condo in August. Not only that, your flexibility and generosity on the billings wereunexpected, but certainly did not go unnoticed. It is no surprise to me that your nameand your firm carries the level of respect that it does in the area. You and your team willcontinue to get my recommendations every opportunity I get. Thank you again, and Iwish you, your team, and your families a very happy and healthy holiday season!Lorry FeldmeyerLorry Feldmeyer is everything you wouldwant in a probate paralegal and colleague.She is efficient, accurate, knowledgeable ofher position, thorough, and most of all—kind and compassionate. Please meet Lorry:What is your hometown?Cincinnati, Ohio.What is your favorite movie? Why?I like Tom Hanks’ movies like Sleepless inSeattle and You’ve Got Mail; movies withhappy endings. I also like scary moviesbut I don’t like to watch them alone.What is your favorite book? Why?I like Agatha Christie and MaryHiggins Clark novels. Not just one inparticular. I like mystery/suspense.Where is your favorite destinationin the world? Why?Of the places I have been during my life, Ireally enjoy the mountains of Tennessee,Georgia and North Carolina. The viewsand wildlife take my breath away.What do you like to do to relax?I like to do jigsaw puzzles on my iPad.What skill or talent would you like tohave that you don’t have? Why?Chef skills. I love to cook and I ama good cook; however, I would loveto possess better culinary skills.What is something people wouldbe surprised to learn about you?Dennis R. DeLoach Jr.,Lorry Feldmeyer and Rep DeLoachI am the youngest of eight childrenand have an identical twin sister.is a very spoiled Peke-A-Chon andhe loves to snuggle, usually in yourlap using your leg as a pillow.Do you have any pets?What values are important to you?I have one dog named Tanner. HeHonesty, loyalty and respect.
Proudly serving our community since 1976.Friends ofPhotography:Panel Discussionon Collectingand Preserving21st AnnualMusic in the ParkDeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. andSeminole Title Company have beensupporting Music in the Park since itsinception 21 years ago. The law firmand title company enjoy being a part ofsuch a great community and the musicseries is just one of the many reasonswhy Seminole is a premier place to live,work, and play. This free music seriesis organized by the City of SeminoleRecreation Department and runs for sixconsecutive Fridays with entertainmentfrom around the Tampa Bay area. Thisyear’s series concluded with a highenergy and exciting performance bySounds of Soul. The staff and familymembers danced to the hits of Motownin our pavilion, visited with attendeesand clients, and had fun playing withour new corn hole boards. Please besure to stop by and see us next year!November / December 2017DHC and STC staff and familyCurator of the Photographic CollectionRobin O’Dell with panelEver wonder how to start a collection,or what to do with the collection youalready have? These questions and morewere recently answered by a group ofexperts through a panel discussion hostedby the Friends of Photography (FOP)of the Museum of Fine Arts. AttorneyRep DeLoach spoke about the greatAmerican tradition of philanthropyand bequesting to institutions, the legalaspects of donating to a museum, andwhat that means from a tax and estateplanning perspective. Also on the panelwas an appraiser, an archival framer,and a collector. All proceeds benefittedthe photography collection at theMuseum of Fine Arts through the FOP.Paul R. CavonisInjury Law and Trial AttorneyFAQs:HurricaneDamageClaimsWhat should you do whenmaking a hurricane claim underyour insurance policy?Document all the damage to your propertywith pictures and video. Preserve anyitems of personal property that have beendamaged so they are available for inspectionby the insurance adjuster. Don’t throw outthe damaged property. Report the claim toyour insurance company by phone and inwriting. Keep a log of all your phone callswith your insurance company and save allyour written communications (letters andemails). Keeping accurate records of yourcontacts with the insurance company willbe very helpful if there is a dispute later.What should you do if your insurancecompany either isn’t respondingor has made a low offer?If you are not getting a response, give yourinsurance company a deadline, in writing,to respond. Tell them that if they do notrespond by the deadline, you will hire anattorney. If they do respond and they giveyou a low offer, get additional estimatesto repair or replace your property so youare prepared to support your damageclaim. Never accept the first offer fromyour insurance company. You will getyour best offer through negotiations.How can we help?Call us immediately if you are not satisfiedwith the response from your insurancecompany. We can discuss your options.We may be able to take your case ona contingency fee. This means that wewould collect our fees and costs from yourinsurance company and you don’t have topay them out of your pocket. We are hereto help you, so don’t hesitate to call us.
DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.8640 Seminole BoulevardSeminole, Florida 33772dhclaw.com727-308-5441 888-397-5571We Are Here to HelpEven if you think we cannothelp you with your particularlegal need, please still callus. We have a list of trustedattorneys who practice inother areas of the law thatwe can refer you to and getyou the help you need. If youhave any questions, pleasecontact Simone DeLoach at727-308-5441 orsimone@dhclaw.comto learn more.To update your address preferences, add friends or family to our mailing list, or to be removed,please call Simone DeLoach at 727-308-5441 or email her at simone@dhclaw.com.“Adventures of the DHCKoozie” Photo Contest WinnerMayor Leslie Waters said, “HurricaneIrma disrupted just about everything inthe City of Seminole [over] a month ago,except our community spirit.” This wasevident when on September 15, probatelegal assistant April Ellison, and fellowstaff member Alicia Greer, along withother Seminole residents fed hundredsof out-of-state linesmen working withDuke Energy to restore power to PinellasCounty. Businesses and individualsdonated tables of hot food, salads, fruit, drinks, and desserts. DHC also made a donation tothe event and offered free wi-fi, cell phone charging stations and bottled water at the office.April also brought koozies, and her photo with these linemen made her the 2017 kooziecontest winner by garnering the most “Likes” on Facebook! Join in the fun when thecontest kicks off again in May 2018 and “Like” us on Facebook to learn more. Don’t havea DHC koozie? Don’t worry! Stop by our office during business hours and pick one up.Published for informational purposes only and no legal advice isintended. Each case is different and prospective clients may notobtain the same or similar results. You are invited to discuss yourlegal questions with any of our attorneys. 2017 by DeLoach,Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. All rights reserved. No part of this newslettermay be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without writtenpermission of the author. Printed in the United States of America.
Estate Planning EssentialsTuesday, November 14, 5:30 p.m. Wills v. Trusts Probate and Probate Avoidance Incapacity Planning: DurablePowers of Attorney andAdvance Directives Medicaid and AssetProtection StrategiesHow to Qualify for MedicaidTuesday, November 28, 5:30 p.m. Income/Asset Rules for Medicaid Common Myths forProtecting Your Assets VA Benefits Healthcare Crisis Management Irrevocable Trust PlanningEstate Planning EssentialsTuesday, December 12, 5:30 p.m.(see November 14)How to Qualify for MedicaidTuesday, January 9, 5:30 p.m.(see November 28)Our educational seminars arefree and open to the public so wewelcome all friends and family.All seminars are presented byattorney Rep DeLoach in theDeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.Law Library. Seating is limitedso please RSVP to AshleighFisichella at 727-308-5441,ashleigh@dhclaw.com oronline at dhclaw.com.Emiline’s CrustlessPumpkin PieFor some pumpkin pie lovers, the mostimportant part is the creamy, pumpkinfilling. Try this crustless version ofadministrative assistant Emiline Mosher’saward-winning recipe and enjoy more ofwhat you love about this holiday tradition. 1can (16 oz) pumpkin pureecan evaporated milk 4 eggs 1 ½ cup sugar 1 tsp pumpkin spice 1 tsp salt 2 sticks of butter 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup chopped walnuts 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease yourpreferred dish (you can use two pie dishesor one 9x12" cake pan). Beat pumpkinpuree, milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin spiceand salt in a bowl until smooth; pour intopreferred dish. Sprinkle yellow cake mixand chopped walnuts on the top. Then,pour over melted butter. Bake in preheatedoven until set, about 30 minutes.
DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. 8640 Seminole Boulevard Seminole, Florida 33772 dhclaw.com 727-308-5441 888-397-5571 To update your address preferences, add friends or family to our mailing list, or to be removed, please call Simone DeLoach at 727-308-5441 or email her at simone@dhclaw.com. We Are Here to Help Even if you think we cannot
