Key Takeaways on Grantor vs Grantee: The grantor is typically the seller; the grantee is the buyer in Florida real estate transactions. Grantors must deliver a valid deed, provide clear title, and supply necessary documents. Grantees must verify title, meet contract...
DBA in Florida: Understanding the Basics and Getting Started
Key Takeaways on DBA in Florida: A Florida DBA (Doing Business As) lets businesses legally operate under a name different from their legal entity name. Registration requires a name search, newspaper notice, and filing with the Florida Division of Corporations. DBAs...
Frequently asked questions about Living Trusts in Florida
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Florida Estate Planning Checklist: 14 considerations before meeting with your attorney
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Trust Protector versus Trustee – An Explanation
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Florida Commercial Real Estate Closing Checklist
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Dissolution of a Florida Limited Liability Company Checklist
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Yearly Estate Planning Audit
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ALTA Survey: When are they really needed in Florida?
Key Takeaways on ALTA Surveys: ALTA surveys are the most comprehensive form of land survey, used to identify boundary lines, easements, encroachments, and property features. They’re not legally required in Florida, but are often necessary for complex or commercial...
Florida Foreign LLCs and the Foreign Qualification process
Key Takeaways on Foreign Florida LLCs: A Florida Foreign LLC is any out-of-state LLC that wishes to transact business within Florida’s borders. Certain limited activities—like owning property or hiring contractors—do not require foreign registration in Florida. If...
Terminating a Florida Living Trust after Administration – 4 Important Steps
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Quit Claim Deeds in Florida – A Precautionary List
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Will my estate go through probate court in Florida?
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Estate Planning for Young Families
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TRID Disclosure Forms: A Basic Overview
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Understanding the Florida Living Will
Key Takeaways on Florida Living Wills: A Florida Living Will outlines medical treatment preferences if you're incapacitated. It differs from a Health Care Surrogate by specifying treatments, not decision-makers. You can revoke or amend your Living Will anytime while...
Closing Disclosure Forms 101
Key Takeaways on Closing Disclosure Forms: Required for financed home purchases: The Closing Disclosure (CD) is mandatory for all mortgage-financed real estate transactions under federal TILA-RESPA rules. Delivered 3 days before closing: Lenders must provide the CD at...
Adding a Name to a Deed in Florida
Key Takeaways on Adding a Name to a Deed in Florida DIY deed changes are risky and often backfire. Many clients end up hiring attorneys to fix legal and financial problems caused by incorrect deed transfers. Adding a person to a deed can be permanent. Removing them...
Ways to Avoid Probate in Florida
Key Takeaways on Avoiding Probate in Florida: Florida offers multiple legal tools to avoid probate, including revocable living trusts and beneficiary designations. A properly funded Revocable Living Trust is the most flexible and comprehensive strategy. Joint...
Real Estate Closing Costs in Florida
Key Takeaways on Real Estate Closing Costs in Florida: In Florida, closing costs typically range up to 5% of the property purchase price and are often split between the buyer and seller—but this can be negotiated. Buyers should budget for mortgage-related costs,...
Revocable versus Irrevocable Trusts in Florida
Key Takeaways on Irrevocable vs Revocable Trusts: In Florida, trusts can be revocable (changeable during the settlor’s lifetime) or irrevocable (generally unchangeable after creation). Revocable living trusts help avoid probate and protect privacy, but do not shield...
Homestead Laws in Florida
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Non-solicitation Agreements in Florida
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A Title Insurance Primer
Key Takeaways on Florida Title Insurance: Title insurance protects buyers and lenders from prior ownership claims, liens, or debts tied to a property. There are two main types: Owner’s Policy (protects the buyer) and Lender’s Policy (protects the lender). Premiums are...
Power of Attorney Options in Florida
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Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship & Tenancy by the Entirety as Alternative Estate Planning Tools in Florida
Keys Takeaways from this Article: Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship (JTWRS) allows property to pass automatically to surviving co-owners without probate but must be clearly stated in the deed to be legally recognized in Florida. Tenancy by the Entirety is...
ASR on the Solo to CEO Podcast
ASR Law Firm was proud to have our lead attorney, Miss Anila S. Rasul, Esq., featured on the Solo to CEO™ podcast with Davina Frederick, Esq. Explore our conversation with Miss Frederick and learn more about what sets ASR Law Firm apart from other South Florida law...
Digital Estate Planning in Florida
Key Takeaways on Digital Estate Planning: Digital assets include everything from online bank accounts and email logins to photos, cloud documents, and cryptocurrency. Florida residents must now include Online Directives in their estate planning to legally authorize...
Estate Planning for Young Adults: What to Consider
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Why do you need a Real Estate Attorney in Florida?
Key Takeaways on Why You Need a Florida Real Estate Attorney: Florida doesn’t require a real estate attorney, but having one ensures legal protection and personalized guidance during every stage of the transaction. Realtors cannot offer legal advice—only licensed...
How to Open a Trust Account in Florida
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Quick Business Tip: Filing Florida Annual Reports
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Steps to Successfully Changing your Business’ Name
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Restrictive Covenants 101: An Intro to Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation & Non-Compete Agreements
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4 Basic Estate Planning Documents
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How to Form an LLC in Florida
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The Importance of Self-Proving Wills in the State of Florida
Key Takeaways on Self-Proving Wills: A self‑proving Will in Florida includes a notarized affidavit signed by the testator and two witnesses, confirming the Will’s authenticity. Florida Statute §732.503 governs the requirements for self‑proving Wills. Self‑proving...
What is a Living Will and Do I Really Need One?
Key Takeaways on Living Wills in Florida: A Living Will is a legal document that outlines your medical treatment preferences if you become permanently incapacitated and unable to communicate. Unlike a Last Will and Testament, which becomes effective after death, a...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Limited Liability Companies for Small Businesses
Key Takeaways on Florida LLCs: LLCs combine tax flexibility with legal protection, offering pass-through taxation and limited personal liability. Avoid double taxation by reporting business income on personal returns. Flexible ownership and structure, including...
Common ways for Individuals to Hold Title in Florida Real Estate
Key Takeaways on this Article: Sole Ownership is simple but lacks estate planning benefits—property must go through probate if the owner passes. Tenants in Common allow shared ownership in unequal shares and estate control, but risk disputes and third-party claims....
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