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Homestead Exemptions for 2017- What You Must Do Now
With the end of the year rolling around, now is the time to set yourself up for a Florida homestead exemption for the next tax
December 20, 2016
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Is It Necessary to Try to Avoid Probate?
Clients sometimes come to me hoping to set up their estate in a way that will avoid probate after their death. Occasionally, especially if they
November 29, 2016
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Understanding Special Assessments When Buying or Selling a Condo
It’s one of the worst things that can happen in the middle of a real estate deal: the condo association issues a special assessment on
November 10, 2016
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Why a Lawyer Should Review Your Real Estate Contract
In Florida, it is often customary for a Realtor to make an offer without having a lawyer review the contract. I urge buyers and sellers
November 1, 2016
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How To Contest A Will In The State of Florida
While it’s hard to get a probate judge to overturn a will (or a portion of a will) in the state of Florida, it is
October 13, 2016
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The Various Ways You Can Take Title In A Real Estate Transaction
Wondering how you might take title when you buy your new home? If you’re single or divorced, you’d obviously have sole ownership. But if you’re
September 21, 2016
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The Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation
Both arbitration and mediation are faster, and typically much less expensive, ways of resolving real-estate and other disputes than going to court. But the two
September 6, 2016
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Other Documents You Need To Create Along With Your Will
If you have a will or have been thinking of creating one, don’t forget to also have your attorney draft these other, equally important, documents
August 23, 2016
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Which Real Estate Deed Is Right For You?
A deed may just be a piece of paper, but it is the lifeblood of every real estate transaction. The deed documents who owns the
August 10, 2016
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The Pros and Cons of a Revocable Living Trust
Sometimes clients come to an attorney wanting to create a Revocable Living Trust. What this means is that a legal entity, or trust, is created
July 20, 2016
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