Accidents and Injuries

James B. Loper and his staff assists families injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents in the Greater Tampa Bay area, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Polk Counties, and throughout the State of Florida.

Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts)  

To avoid the expense of guardianship due to incapacity and probate administration due to death, and to save your loved ones of the expense, delay and frustration associated with court supervised guardianship and probate administration, you should have the following:

Probate Administration

When a person dies, the assets of the deceased person which do not automatically pass to another are subject to a court process called probate administration.  

A will controls the distribution of those assets subject to probate administration. Without a will, the distribution of those assets subject to probate administration is controlled by state law, which may not be the same as your wishes.

Guardian Ad Litem for Injured Minors

Based on my experience of handling personal injuries of minors, as well as wrongful death cases in which minors are beneficiaries, I accept referrals and act as Guardian Ad Litem, making sure that any proposed settlement is in the best interests of the minor.  

The Guardian Ad Litem is appointed by court order.  As Guardian Ad Litem, I  sign an oath to represent the minor in all matters, to fairly represent the interests of the minor, to try to resolve the minor’s personal injury claims, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties as Guardian Ad Litem to protect the interests of the minor.