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The Florida Homestead Exemption
The Florida Homestead Exemption The Florida Homestead Exemption Laws are one of the most beneficial exemptions afforded to homeowners in the state. An exemption reduces the assessed value of real property, which in turn reduces the amount of property tax owed on the...
Frequently asked questions about Living Trusts in Florida
Frequently asked questions about Living Trusts in FloridaLiving trusts are one of the most popular estate planning tools for families and individuals in Florida. Consequently, lawyers tend to get asked certain questions repeatedly. The following is a list of some of...
Florida Annual Report: 9 Commonly Received Questions
Florida Annual Report: 9 Commonly Received QuestionsEach year around this time, we seem to get the same questions coming our way regarding the Florida Annual Report. To help our business clients and friends, we’ve compiled a list of the 9 most commonly asked...
Florida Estate Planning Checklist: 14 considerations before meeting with your attorney
Florida Estate Planning Checklist: 14 considerations before meeting with your attorneyThe start of a new year is an ideal time to either begin or redraft your estate planning documents. But what exactly do you do or need to start this process? Getting Started with a...
Key Guidelines when using a Trademark in Florida
Key Guidelines when using a Trademark in FloridaThe following is a list of 9 Key Guidelines when using a Trademark in Florida (as well as, throughout the rest of the United States) to maximize a company’s likelihood of an approval of its application and to ensure the...
Closing on a House Checklist: 12 Noteworthy Reminders
Closing on a House Checklist: 12 Noteworthy RemindersResidential real estate closings have several moving parts of which to keep track. So, it’s expected that some considerations may be easily forgotten during the closing process. What to keep in mind for your Closing...
Do I need title insurance if I pay cash for real estate in Florida?
Do I need title insurance if I pay cash for real estate in Florida?Many of our articles are premised on actual concerns or questions posed by our clients. Of the various subject areas related to real estate closings that we are contacted about daily, queries about...
How do Quit Claim Deeds work in Florida?
How do Quit Claim Deeds work in Florida?Almost daily we receive inquiries about “adding a name to a deed” or transferring a property to a relative for estate planning purposes. In many cases, the parties placing the call do not have the ability to effectuate such a...
The Trademark Process: Pre-filing Considerations
The Trademark Process: Pre-filing ConsiderationsSecuring a trademark registration can be paramount to the overall success of a small business’ brand. But securing one may not be as easy as the online DIY tools may suggest. To ensure the best chances of approval, a...
Real Property Transfer Taxes in Florida – How are you affected?
Real Property Transfer Taxes in Florida – How are you affected?It’s safe to say that no one likes to pay taxes! As such, one of the most common inquiries we receive from our clients is whether doc stamps are due when recording a transfer deeds. With a few exceptions,...