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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
In the post-Covid landscape, Florida offers thriving opportunities in the real estate market. In fact, the State is continuing to draw homebuyers, investors, and seasonal buyers from across the world, thanks to its robust economy, tropical climate, and wide variety of property options.
In such a dynamic and opportune...
Imagine you are purchasing or selling a property in Florida. You've agreed on the terms, negotiated the price, and discovered the ideal bargain. However, a formal document transferring ownership of the property from the grantor (i.e., current owner or seller) to the grantee (i.e., future owner or buyer) must be signed before you can...
When buying or inheriting a property, you need to think carefully about how you will take title (i.e., the legal right to own and use a property). Florida law allows for several ways to own a property, and each one has its pros and cons depending on your circumstances and what you...
Quitclaim Deeds are typically used in real estate transactions involving family members or close friends, or when little or no money is being exchanged for a transfer of title. Unlike Warranty Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds do not guarantee that the property title is clear of defects, which requires a higher level of trust...
Some cities and counties in Florida require an attorney opinion of title for certain real estate matters (such as a Unity of Title, water and sewer setup, zoning, development or permitting). Some lenders also require an attorney opinion of title letters, often for real estate transactions.
