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FAQS about Florida Probate Law and Procedures
The probate process is very confusing for most non-lawyers. There are terms of art that are foreign to most people. The rules are often unclear....
Real Estate Attorney Closer versus Title Company
Anyone buying or selling a residence in Florida should employ a Board Certified Real Estate Settlement Lawyer. It’s tempting, but wrong, to think that the...
How an Undue Influence Claim Can Invalidate a Will
There are several grounds why a Florida court may decide not to probate a will: One common ground for denying probate is called “undue influence.”...
Real Estate Attorney: Why You Need One
Why do I need a real estate attorney? Most people do not navigate the buying and selling of real estate frequently enough to understand the...
Do I Need a Real Estate Attorney to Close the Sale of a Home in Florida?
Florida law does not require buyers or sellers to obtain a real estate attorney for closing the sale of a home, but that doesn’t mean...
An Overview of Closing Costs in Florida Real Estate Transactions
The price for real estate is not the only bill you will need to pay when purchasing property. There are numerous fees that participants in...
Selling a Tenant-Occupied Home: What to Know When You’re Selling a House With Tenants
Florida landlords need to address a number of legal and practical issues when they are selling a house with tenants still living in it. The...
Investing In A New Vacation Home In Florida? Avoid These Pitfalls
Florida has been booming recently, and more Americans are moving to the Sunshine State and buying homes. Many people are also buying second homes and...
What Is A Petition For Partition, And When Is It Used?
Many states often resolve disputes concerning jointly owned property through partition. For example, when two co-owners of a property cannot agree on certain matters, the...
What Is the Purpose of Making an Estate Plan?
Many Americans spend time planning their vacations, which vehicle to buy, or where to go out for dinner. But far too few devote time to...
Just How Bad is the Housing Market for Florida Buyers and Sellers?
Escalating mortgage rates are a challenge for Florida’s real estate landscape, contributing to a decline in finalized transactions for single-family homes and townhouses/condos. In the...
Real Estate Seller Disputes in Florida
In the vibrant Florida real estate market, where properties change hands regularly, seller disputes can be stumbling blocks in an otherwise smooth transaction. Navigating seller...