Monthly Archives: September 2024
The Basics of Florida’s Homestead Exemption Laws
Florida is unique in the nation as one of the few states that has an almost unlimited homestead exemption. In practical terms, this means that so long as your property meets the definition of a homestead, and you meet a few other requirements, a creditor cannot take your home. One caveat to this are… Read More »
What is a Residual Clause in a Will?
When you’re creating an estate plan, one of the biggest challenges is actually remembering to include everything that you own so that you can dictate where it goes or to whom it goes to. In everyday life, we may not remember all of the items, assets, or property that we own. In fact, we… Read More »
Don’t Assume You Have Access to Land That You Purchase
Is it possible to buy land and then not have any way to get to it? Well, it is legally possible—and one couple here in Florida is now filing a lawsuit over this exact scenario. Lack of Access We tend to assume that if we buy property or land, the purchase includes the right… Read More »
New Realtor Rules and Paperwork Are Coming
One of the biggest complaints at real estate closings is all the paperwork that’s required to be signed. That is, by the way, one reason to have a closing attorney at your side—to help you navigate and understand what you are signing. But recent changes in laws, and specifically, a court settlement, will now… Read More »
