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FIRPTA – Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act Explained
FIRPTA – Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act ExplainedRarely 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...
TM vs R: Trademark Symbols Explained
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...
TRID Disclosure Forms: A Basic Overview
TRID Disclosure Forms: A Basic OverviewAnyone 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...
Understanding the Florida Living Will
Understanding the Florida Living WillWith 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...
Closing Disclosure Forms 101
Closing Disclosure Forms 101Much 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...
Adding a Name to a Deed in Florida
Adding a Name to a Deed in FloridaSelf-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. Oftentimes, real estate lawyers are hired to...
Ways to Avoid Probate in Florida
Ways to Avoid Probate in FloridaOne of the most frequently asked questions we receive regarding estate planning is "Will my estate go through probate court in Florida?". While most believe such a process to be complicated and virtually unattainable, be assured that it...
Real Estate Closing Costs in Florida
Real Estate Closing Costs in FloridaMost 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...
Revocable versus Irrevocable Trusts in Florida
Revocable versus Irrevocable Trusts in FloridaThe 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...
Homestead Laws in Florida
Homestead Laws in FloridaFlorida’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,...