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Only a few short years ago, buying a property located out of state without first viewing the home in person was considered too risky to contemplate. Now, however, in one of the tightest sellers’ markets in recent history, homebuyers are getting creative in their...
If you are the executor (also sometimes called a personal representative) of someone’s estate in Florida, you are entrusted with carrying out many important tasks. One of them is making an inventory of the person’s estate for probate reasons. This is a key step in the...
People often want to pass down real estate to their loved ones, but there are a few things that you must consider if you want to do this. In many cases, it’s best to discuss your wishes with your family members ahead of time so you know how they feel about your...
The title for your home or investment real estate property is official proof that you are the owner. Vital records managed by county recorders' offices around Florida help protect property owners and financial institutions against fraud. Accurate, centralized title...
If a loved one passes away, you hope that they have a will or an estate plan to show you what to do with their assets. In the event that your loved one leaves behind a will, are you going to attend a will reading to find out what it says? Readings of the will are...
You are jubilant because you and your partner have just found the home of your dreams in Florida. After fruitlessly searching for a place that both of you and your growing family can happily settle into for years to come, you think you have discovered it at last. This...
One critical part of the estate planning process is deciding how to pass on real estate once you pass away. Two options for doing so here in Florida are to pursue a life estate or an enhanced life estate deed. As you'll note, there's only a subtle difference in the...
Many Florida property owners consider their real homes to be elsewhere. “Snowbirds” have long traveled from points north to Florida for the winter months. Other people have vacation homes here where they spend part of their summers and other vacation time. When a...
Someone has passed away, and they’ve left a home and vacation property to their heirs in their will. They also listed you as executor. Now, everything has to go through probate. What are your responsibilities for this property until it is conveyed to its new owners?...
Many people associate estate planning with the gloomy realization that their life will one day come to an end. But estate planning does not need to be morbid -- it can be quite the opposite. Instead of focusing on the end of your life, the process can focus on all...