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Did You Know That, In Florida…

By Adam S. Gumson, Esq.

Whether or not probate needs. Even with standardized forms such as FARBAR Jupiter Law Center is a private neighborhood law
will be necessary, Florida contracts, there may be details not covered in the forms, or firm located in the RiverPlace Professional Center, 1003
law requires that anyone who portions that aren’t clear. If you don’t understand a contract, W. Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, FL, (561) 744 -
has possession of a will must or don’t agree with one of its terms, don’t sign it! 4600, jupiterlawcenter.com. The firm provides peace of
file it with the local Circuit Common-law marriage refers to those couples who mind by solving problems with integrity and compassion
Court where the decedent have lived together for a long time as if married, but in the areas of estate planning (wills and trusts, powers
last resided within 10 days who never formally obtained a marriage license. Florida of attorney, health care surrogates, living wills, probate
of learning of the decedent’s does not recognize common-law marriages entered into estates, succession planning, contracts and purchase/
death. If a probate court after January 1, 1968. But, if the couple was recognized sale agreements), family law (divorce, paternity, child
proceeding is necessary, as having been common-law married in one of the few support and time sharing, alimony, property distribution,
the court will determine the states that still recognize a common-law marriage, then it modifications, collaborative law, pre/post nuptial
validity of the will. is possible that Florida would recognize such a marriage. agreements) and real estate (community association law,
There really is no such thing as a standard real estate Currently, 10 states and the District of Columbia legally residential and commercial transactions, deeds, closings).
contract. Each contract should be tailored to a client’s specific recognize common law marriage.

Travel from page 15

Besides gemstones, shoppers will find that Brazilian immortalized with the song,
leather ranks among the world’s best. Finely crafted shoes, The Girl from Ipanema.
bags and belts originate in the southern region, but high- Brazil’s inability to assure
quality leather can be found everywhere. They produce travelers a secure environment
ornate handmade lace and intricate embroidery mainly has hampered it from emerging
in the northeast. The Amazon region’s artisans create as a great travel destination.
wonderful handcrafted jewelry, utensils and decorative However, it is truly a nation
weapons. No shopping trip would be complete for the filled with a diversity of
female sun worshiper without a tanga or two – that daring, environments and cultures that
“barely there” (dental floss) bikini worn by the carioca all should enjoy.
women – or maybe a kanga, which is a large and colorful *(Source: https://www.
beach cover-up. statista.com/statistics/263763/
Brazil’s 4,650 miles of coastline have some of the total-population-of-brazil/)
best known stretches of sand beaches in the world. Rio **(Source: https://
de Janeiro has more than 50 miles of the most beautiful en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_
beaches. Most famous is Copacabana, with its clean of_cities_in_Brazil_by_
beautiful white sand that abuts a city featuring an eye- population).
pleasing mosaic sidewalk crafter in the image of rolling Don Kiselewski writes
waves. Leme Beach separates Copacabana from Ipanema, from his personal experiences,
the most elegant of Rio’s beaches, which Tom Jobim having traveled in 122
countries and cruised the
oceans, seas and rivers of the Maracanã Stadium prior to construction. Photo by Don Kiselewski
world. Palm Beach Gardens
Nov. 26 Travel Leaders, his family owned and operated agency, is CDC COVID-19 Travel Recommendations
located at Mirasol Town Square, 11360 North Jog Road,
Building A, Suite 102-6, Palm Beach Gardens. The agency By Country
has been serving the travel needs of the South Florida https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/
area for over a quarter of a century. Contact him at (561) map-and-travel-notices.html
694-9696 or Aussie@PBGTravel.com.

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The Heart of Hobe Sound
Est. 1926

Christmas season
Answer for eVents & ProJeCts WE are YOUR

Crossword Puzzle We WiLL Be renoVatinG oUr aLmost Community Church
100 Year oLD ChUrCh (it’s GoinG to
Cost $350,000 – time taKes its toLL) All Visitors Welcome
donations welcomed and appreciated. We Invite You to Worship with Us
BBQ FUN RAISER w/BILLY BOWMAN & MARK BOHNE Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
NOV. 18 at Harry & The Natives, 11910 SE Federal HWY 1
THANKSGIVING DINNER ... NOV. 25, 2 TO 4 P.M.
Everyone is welcome, BRING A DISH AND A FRIEND Give us a call or visit our
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE DEC. 24 website for more information.
5:30 P.M. Full choir singing your favorite Christmas carols (772) 546-5043
FOR THE FORGOTTEN www.heartofhobesound.org
Christmas gifts for adult disabled men and women
CHRISTMAS CARDS AND GIFTS FOR THE SOLDIERS
MONTHLY DINNERS
Monthly dinners to help offset some of the almost $350,000 in
renovation cost to our Church – Dinner will be held on the 2nd Friday
of the month from October thru May
Cost is $15 per person
NOV. 12 - Roast Beef dinner
DEC. 10 - Pork Loin dinner
11933 SE Juno Crescent • Hobe Sound, Florida 33455