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A Summary of the Florida FAR/BAR Contract
Every residential real estate purchase involves several steps from the initial purchase agreement to title searches, financing, and finally, the actual closing of the sale. These steps are all governed by the terms of the initial purchase agreement. In Florida, we...
A Summary of the Florida Lady Bird Deed
The key objective of probate avoidance estate planning is to ensure that assets are passed on to others without the need for administering a will through the court system after the death of the life tenant. In Florida, Revocable Living Trusts are one of the most...
Estate Planning for Young Families
Whether you are a young couple with plans to start a family or an individual approaching retirement age, estate planning is a critical factor to maximize your quality of life for yourself and your loved ones. In part one of ASR Law Firm's free webinar series on Estate...
FIRPTA – Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act Explained
Rarely do real estate Buyers include “domestic seller” to the list of must-haves for their realtors to seek out when searching for their dream home. However, real estate Buyers often find themselves having the added responsibility of reporting to the Internal Revenue...
TM vs R: Trademark Symbols Explained
The importance of protecting a business’ brand using available trademark laws is commonly known, but have you ever wondered why certain companies use the trademark symbol (™) to signify their rights to a particular mark while others use the registered symbol (®)?...
TRID Disclosure Forms: A Basic Overview
Anyone who has financed the purchase of residential real estate property recently is familiar with the almost insurmountable stack of documents that is set before them prior to taking title. This is a result of the Dodd-Frank Act which requires Lenders to follow a...
Understanding the Florida Living Will
With all that has been going on in the world lately, it is no surprise that estate planning attorneys have been bombarded by client calls regarding Living Wills and other advanced directives. Aside from creating a feasible plan for the distribution of one’s assets...
Closing Disclosure Forms 101
Much confusion still exists about the purpose and contents of the standardized Closing Disclosure statement used in financed real estate purchases throughout the United States. Although this form has been in use for several years, many buyers, sellers and realtors...
Adding a Name to a Deed in Florida
Self-help and legal DIY projects are always highly discouraged. This is particularly the case in reference to adding or removing individuals to and from deeds to real property in Florida. Often times, real estate lawyers are hired to fix the mistakes of those who...
Ways to Avoid Probate in Florida
One of the greatest concerns regarding estate planning is avoiding probate court. While most believe such process to be complicated and virtually unattainable, be assured that it doesn't need to be all that complicated. Florida law provides several effective ways in...
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