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I am buying a house under my name, with my own savings money. If my girlfriend an I separate, can she claim part of the home?
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Answered on July 22, 2013
No, not in Florida. So long as the home is in your name only, you will be fine. Florida does not recognize "common law marriage" and will not...
Do I have to keep on updating the address on a living trust each time i move?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
No, in fact your street address doesn't have to appear in the trust at all, just your county and state so that it can be identified as belonging to...
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Do I need a Living trust? All I have is life insurance, 401K, bank assets Thanks
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Answered on July 21, 2013
As both of my colleagues has stated, "need" is a term of art here. Technically, you don't really need a trust unless you want to maximize the...
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Question about refinancing my home in Florida.
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Answered on July 21, 2013
I caution you to take Attorney Deason's advice before doing anything more with the refinance of the loan. Yes, your father can co-sign without...
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What is the house purchase process in Broward County?
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Answered on July 20, 2013
OMG. Your Realtor has given you very bad information. You should ALWAYS have an attorney review your documents and contract for purchase. Maybe...
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Can you recommend an honest trust lawyer in New York City ?
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Answered on July 20, 2013
If your son has health problems, and he wants to establish a special needs trust, he can't establish his own trust, by himself, unless he wants to...
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When it comes to a family allowance in Florida state, who is entitled to the allowance of my mothers estate?
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Answered on July 20, 2013
I am so sorry! The answer to your question depends on the ages of the family members, how they are related to your mother, what the will allows...
I would like to add my sister's name to my home deed (which was paid off yesterday).
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Answered on July 19, 2013
Two things; if you want your sister to take the property after you die, you can add her to the will as a Joint Tenant with Right to Survivorship -...
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Mother signed a quit claim deed to my name a year ago, I have not recorded it yet. Have one sibling, what happens if she dies?
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Answered on July 19, 2013
Why on earth don't you just get the QC recorded?? It only costs about $18. Then, you won't have to worry about it. Otherwise, as my colleagues have...
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I purchased what appears to be an HOA lien on a auction, I dont want it PLEASE HELP
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Answered on July 19, 2013
First off, I understand your pain. I have seen numerous instances of persons who thought they were getting the "deal of the century" at a...