There may be more to it than this; but the main reason I note on deeds that my clients are married (regardless of whether the property is homestead...

Does the new 3.8% tax on property sales that goes into effect this year replace the capital gains tax, or is it in addition to.

They both apply, depending on your filing status and income for the year. Single taxpayers pay 3.8% Medicare Surtax over $200,000 and they hit the...

Assets of deceased mother - Florida exempt property?

Exempt assets need not go through probate; so they can be disposed of without formality. Is the land heavily mortgaged or encumbered by huge tax...

What percentage does an executor get paid in fl.

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0733/Sections/0733.617.html

My tenant installed davits on my property and the boat fell off the davits injuring her boyfriend. Do they have a case?

Are you asking whether they have a case against YOU as the landlord? Under these facts, it sounds as if they controlled the davits and they filled...

Can a reverse mortgage be attached from foreclosure on rental properties if judgement is attached

I agree with Mr. Rooney; but I would add that a judge could seek to unwind the transactions by which you put the money into the annuities and the...

Does F.S. 768.79 apply to contingent attorney's fees?

If either party in litigation files a PFS and beats the terms of the offer after trial, then that party can move for an order from the court for...

How do you protect a 401k and IRA from a greedy spouse?

Separating does not necessarily create a right to your retirement assets. Divorce might, to the extent that the retirement assets would be deemed...

I guess my question would be, is the employer negligent for not making sure work conditions are safe?

Your choice of remedies is pretty much limited to workers' comp, unless a third party (not your employer or another employee) did something...

How do I obtain a copy of depositions? Also if they are public record is there a charge?

Not that they are protected as some sort of secret or privilege; but they are not part of any public record unless/until they are filed with the...