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How to Fund a Revocable Living Trust in Florida
How to Fund a Revocable Living Trust in FloridaKey Takeaways on How to Fund a Revocable Living Trust Having a revocable living trust in Florida is key to a comprehensive estate plan, but without “funding” the trust it is not effective for its main purposes. A Florida...

Joint Revocable Trust for Married Couples in Florida: Exploring Benefits & Disadvantages
Joint Revocable Trust for Married Couples in Florida: Exploring the Benefits & DisadvantagesKey Takeaways on Joint Revocable Trust for Married Couples Joint revocable trusts are helpful estate planning tools in Florida that help married couples who share assets...

Understanding Real Estate Deed Restrictions in Florida
Understanding Real Estate Deed Restrictions in FloridaKey Takeaways on Deed Restrictions in Florida Deed restrictions are legally binding rules that limit how property can be used. They may be found in the deed to the property, public records, or HOA/COA governing...

What Is a Registered Agent in Florida — and Why Every Business Needs One
What Is a Registered Agent in Florida — and Why Every Business Needs OneKey Takeaways on a Registered Agent in Florida A Registered Agent Is Legally Required for All Florida LLCs and Corporations Serving as Your Own Agent Has Risks Hiring a Professional Registered...

Due on Sale Clause
Due on Sale Clause Explained: Protect Your Property from Unexpected RisksKey Takeaways on the Due on Sale Clause Most residential mortgages contain a Due on Sale clause that can be triggered if you transfer ownership of your home without lender approval – even to a...

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Florida and How an Operating Agreement May Help
Piercing the Corporate Veil in Florida and How an Operating Agreement May HelpKey Takeaways on Piercing the Corporate Veil in Florida Florida courts usually pierce the veil for fraud or misconduct – not for simple negligence. Written agreements and good record-keeping...

What to do after forming an LLC in Florida
What to do after forming an LLC in FloridaCreating a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Florida is the first step towards formalizing one’s business. In Florida, an LLC is formed upon the filing of the entity’s Articles of Organization. However, the process does not...

Types of Deeds in Florida
Types of Deeds in FloridaWhen buying or transferring property in Florida, the type of deed used in the transaction can have a significant impact on ownership rights and protections. Whether you're purchasing a new home, gifting property to a family member, or...

Key Legal Insights: Severing Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship in Florida
Key Legal Insights: Severing Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship in FloridaIn Florida, joint tenancy with the right of survivorship (JTWRS) is a common form of property ownership in which two or more individuals co-own property. The unique aspect of JTWRS...

Divorce and Estate Planning in Florida
Divorce and Estate Planning in FloridaDuring life’s challenging transitions like a divorce, estate planning is usually not a high priority for those involved. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In Florida, revising one’s estate plan while going through...

