Marshall C Deason Jr.'s Guides

Franchises in Florida

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) defines a franchise as a continuing business relationship in which three elements exist:1) The distribution of goods or services associated with the franchisors trademark; 2) The exercise of significant control over, or the giving of significant...

Types of Deeds in Florida

There are three general types of deeds in Florida: the statutory warranty deed; the special warranty deed, and the quit claim deed. All three deeds can effectively convey title to real estate. The difference between the three types is the warranty that the grantor gives in the deed.

Florida Business Entities

There are several ways that you can organize your business in Florida. No one type or organization is best for all businesses. You should consult with your lawyer to find the type of business entity that is right for your business.

Quiet Title Actions in Florida

An action to quiet title is a law suit to confirm the title of the plaintiff in a particular piece of real property. Anyone who might have an interest in the property should be joined as a party defendant in the suit. If it is possible that children might have some interest or ...

Life Estates and Lady Bird Deeds

"Lady Bird Deed" is a name sometimes used by real estate lawyers for a deed which creates an enhanced life estate. To understand how it is used in Florida, you have to understand life estates. The complete ownership of a parcel of land is called the "fee simple." Sometimes fee...

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What a Buyer Should Look for in a Contract to Buy a House

Things for Buyers to Remember in Dealing with Real Estate Brokers.

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How to Avoid Commiting Mortgage Fraud

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Steps in Getting a Mortgage to Buy a Home

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