Yearly Estate Planning AuditKicking off a new year right involves more than just resolutions to get in shape and joining book clubs. One of the most important tasks we should tackle at the beginning of each year is to make sure that our estate plans are completed,...
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ALTA Survey: When are they really needed in Florida?
ALTA Survey: When are they really needed in Florida?When purchasing or refinancing real estate, having a properly conducted survey is imperative. But not all land surveys are created equally. A customary boundary survey that determines the property lines is typically...
Florida Foreign LLCs and the Foreign Qualification process
Florida Foreign LLCs and the Foreign Qualification processOwners of foreign limited liability companies (LLC) looking to expand into Florida may be able to do so without having to form a new local entity. Similar to other states, the Florida Revised LLC Act (“Act”)...
Terminating a Florida Living Trust after Administration – 4 Important Steps
Terminating a Florida Living Trust after Administration – 4 Important StepsLiving trusts are popular estate and legacy planning tools in Florida for probate avoidance. However, when the grantor, which is the person who initially creates a living trust, dies, the trust...
Quit Claim Deeds in Florida – A Precautionary List
Quit Claim Deeds in Florida – A Precautionary ListQuit claim deeds in Florida are easily the most commonly used transfer deeds in real estate property. They do not require formal title reviews, which essentially means ownership of the property may be changed without a...
Will my estate go through probate court in Florida?
Will my estate go through probate court in Florida?Costs associated with the probate administration process can add up quickly. So, it’s not surprising that so many people create their estate plans with probate avoidance in mind. One of the most common questions...
Estate Planning for Young Families
Estate Planning for Young FamiliesWhether 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...
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...