5 Tips to Keep Realtors Out of the Court Room
As a real estate attorney, one of my biggest passions is working with real estate agents in Central Florida. I love being able to solve problems for them and helping...
How to keep your home out of probate: The Lady Bird Deed
A Lady Bird Deed (also called an Enhanced Life Estate Deed or transfer on death deed) is a lesser-known tool that we can utilize in your Florida estate plan. Florida...
Why Selling Your Home Could Cost You!
The residential real estate market has cooled down a little in recent months but home values still remain at – or near – all time highs in many areas. If...
3 reasons a will isn’t enough
Clients often come into our office saying, “I just want you to draw up a simple Will.” We won’t argue that having a Will is important. However, 99% of the...
Could your family lose your home when you die?
Part of the probate process in Florida is dealing with the creditors of your loved one who passed away. Valid creditor claims are required to be paid if there are...
My tenant won’t pay rent!
Your tenant’s rent is past due, now what? Don’t fret! As a landlord, you are not obligated to provide housing to tenants rent-free. In Florida, there are steps you will...
They stole my house!
Late-night television is rife with advertisements for insurance to protect yourself from “deed fraud,” “title theft,” “land theft,” or “house stealing.” These ads fill you with dread that at any...
Estate Planning for Everyone
It is fairly typical for young adults, even those with professional careers aged thirty or more, to believe they are too young to concern themselves with estate planning. Young adults...
Understanding Probate
Probate court is the legal process of validating a person’s will and ensuring an executor handles the decedent’s assets, debts, and final tax filings by law and according to the...
Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Plan
The popularity of cryptocurrency is increasing exponentially, and Florida Today reports as many as 46 million Americans own the most popular and well-known crypto asset, Bitcoin. Bitcoin was created in...