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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...
Real Estate Closing Costs in Florida
Most parties to a real estate closing have at least a basic understanding of the purpose of the closing process. They understand that the closing process entails a closing agent coordinating all parties in efforts to execute all required document, exchange funds and...
Revocable versus Irrevocable Trusts in Florida
The concept of utilizing a trust as an estate planning tool can be confusing to many. Trusts range from relatively simple to more complicated in nature. This level of complexity is typically determined by the individual’s assets, desired distribution scheme and their...
Homestead Laws in Florida
Florida’s homestead laws affect a wide range of important issues, from property taxes, to creditor protection to inheritance rights. And while it is commonly known that qualifying for homestead protection is highly beneficial, once qualified, automatic transfer...
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