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Turning Straw Into Gold: A Comprehensive Guide to Tenants by the Entirety in Florida

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In the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, a miller’s daughter, with the aid of a mysterious figure, turns straw into gold, thereby...

Creative Strategies for Defending Cases Involving Tortious Interference With Inheritance Expectation Claims

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
Over the last few years, an increasing number of cases have been filed in which plaintiffs assert a claim for...

Update to Asset Protection Proofing Your LP or LLC for a Bankrupt Partner or Member

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Asset protection attorneys often advise a client who may have future creditor claims to transfer assets to a limited liability...

Recent Changes to Community Property Rights on Death

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Florida continues to be a top destination for retirees, investors, and other individuals who enjoy living in the Sunshine State....

Florida Adopts Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
Florida recently modernized its laws related to the administration of estates and trusts by enacting the Florida Uniform Fiduciary Income...

Florida Golf Cart Owners Should Beware of Huge Potential Liability

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
A Miami-Dade County trial court awarded over $50 million in damages in a personal injury lawsuit brought on behalf of...

Florida Irrevocable Grantor Homestead Trust: Having Your Cake and Eating it Too — Second Course

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
The first course of this article discussed lifetime conveyances of homestead and analyzed how the Florida irrevocable grantor homestead trust...

Florida Irrevocable Grantor Homestead Trust: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too — First Course

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
The popular idiom, “you can’t have your cake and eat it too,” is used to convey the concept that in...

Transferring Real Property into Limited Liability Companies in Florida: Benefits and Considerations

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
Transferring real property into a limited liability company (LLC) is a popular choice among property owners. This is because LLCs...

Senate Bill 4-D and the Champlain Towers South Disaster: A Problem in Response to a Problem

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
On June 24, 2021, we witnessed one of the most disturbing events in recent memory. A residential condominium building in...