If the owner of my condo unit adds me to the title through a quick deed, do I have any financial obligations if he were to pass?

In addition to the issues raised by my colleagues, you also need to be aware that once your friend passes, you will now be responsible for keeping...

My mother & I jointly own a house in Florida. We want to transfer ownership to my brother. How do we do this?

Both you and your mother will need to sign the property over to your brother via a quit claim or warranty deed. Tax consequences may ensue for both...

All excellent responses! Florida has it's own rules for adverse possession which were updated as of July 1, 2011 which includes a requirement for...

Can I get out of this mortgage ? Lemon law??

As already mentioned, you may have a remedy for faulty manufacturing against the contractor, or against Habitat, but don't waste another minute of...

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We purchased a house in 2004 and found out recently that there was a recall on the siding and the owners received money 4 repair

While the timing of your discovery is unfortunate, the Seller does have a duty to disclose latent material defects that are known to him and not...

After working 14 years and promoted to Director, can the board decide that a minimum of bachelor degree is needed for all jobs?

This is actually an employee rights question - not education.

To clarify, you hold a "ground lease" for 99 years, correct? What improvements are you required to make during the term of the lease? Was tenancy...

Is it against the law in Fl. to not file a will after a persons death? Is it a criminal offense to which the party can jailed?

I am so sorry for your loss, made more difficult by the strife with your sister. If no will exists for your mother's estate, then you and your...

For the sake of answering your question to the best of my ability, I am going to assume that the trust is a 2503(c) trust (minor's trust)? If so,...

What are the requirements for a valid holographic will in Florida? Are there limits to what amount or type of property you can

Holographic wills are NOT valid in Florida. The only exception is a holographic will drafted in another state that recognizes holographic wills and...