Blog Posts in 2014

Real Estate Law 101: How Should a Married Couple take Title to Florida Real Property?

Tenants by the Entireties vs. Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship The Question of the day is whether Tenants by the Entireties (T-by-E) is the same thing as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship (JTROS)? The simple answer is that they appear to be very similar and therefore, they are often mistaken for one another. Buyer beware; they are not similar. While JTROS may be desired, if you ...

Don't Get Stuck In "The Box" During Hurricane Season

Be Sure to Obtain Your Homeowners Insurance Before Hurricane Season Don't get stuck in "The Box" refers to the "Hurricane Box." From the beginning of Hurricane Season, June 1 st, through the end of Hurricane Season, November 30 th, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to buy certain insurance coverage for the peril of Windstorm or Hurricane damage (as well as other insurance coverage). If a ...

Downsizing 101: Getting Ready for the Transition

The saying goes "One man's trash is another man's treasure." When it's time to downsize your home, you are the sole decision maker on what is truly valuable to you and what you may wish to give away to family or charity. Previously, we wrote about disposing of tangible personal property including donating to charity, and the care and handling of your valuable possessions. Today we address the ...