What is the Best Way to Transfer Florida Property to Your LLC or Corporation?
Individuals seeking to transfer their Florida property to their limited liability company (LLC) or corporation have a few options. The one that works best for you will depend on your current situation and goals. Owning real estate in a properly formed and maintained LLC or corporation is preferable for many people because...
What Life Estate Holders and Remaindermen Need to Know About Homestead Property in Florida
Homestead property in Florida is treated differently than most other real estate once the owner passes away. If your loved one has recently passed away and probate is in your future, you will likely need to know what the terms associated with a homestead property mean. Life tenants, remaindermen, life estate...
How Long Does Probate Take in Florida?
Two-thirds of Americans do not have a Last Will and Testament. When they pass on, they are legally said to die “intestate”. Dying intestate may complicate the probate process, which can already take up to a few months for a Summary Administration (the shortened form of probate in Florida)...
Intestate Succession in Florida – What Do I Need to Know?
If you have questions about intestate succession in Florida, you came to the right place. The term “intestate succession” refers to the process of distributing the assets owned by an individual who has passed away without a valid Last Will & Testament.
In Florida, when someone dies without a...
Pros & Cons of Taking Title as Joint Tenants with Survivorship Rights
“Joint tenancy with rights of survivorship” is a form of property ownership where two or more people own property simultaneously. This type of joint ownership provides several benefits, but also has some disadvantages as well.
The primary reason property owners elect a joint tenancy form of ownership is for...
Why You Need an Attorney for Florida Quitclaim Deeds
Deeds are central to every real estate transaction, whether it is a purchase, inheritance, or gift. Only a properly executed and recorded deed gives you title to a property in Florida, but not all deeds do this in the same way. A Quitclaim Deed is a very particular type of deed...
Obtaining a Water and Sewer Service Agreement from Miami-Dade County
One thing that every property needs, from a starter home to a mixed-use development, is water and sewer service. In Miami-Dade County, this requires obtaining a written agreement from the Water and Sewer Department (WASD), which in turn entails providing a myriad of information and documents. Given the complexities of even the...
Understanding the Probate Process in Florida
Essentially, probate is a court-supervised process required when an individual passes away leaving assets in their own name. The purpose of the probate process is to identify the assets of a deceased individual’s estate and distribute them to all the beneficiaries named in the...
What are the Best Questions to Ask to a Real Estate Attorney in Florida?
In the simplest terms, a Real Estate Attorney is a lawyer that dedicates most of their time, effort, and knowledge to the rules, regulations, and laws governing real property transfers. However, this hardly does justice to the broad scope of services and solutions they can offer.
When hiring...
What is Ancillary Administration in Florida?
When a nonresident dies in Florida but owns property in the Sunshine State, the main probate process will likely be opened in the state he or she resided upon passing away. However, since probate is governed at the state level, that means you must handle probate proceedings in...