Many Florida estate owners leave property to their loved ones through a last will and testament. A trust can also provide for the automatic transfer of the property included in the trust to a designated beneficiary upon the death of the trust creator. Sometimes,...
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A title search may help mitigate various property title concerns
While preparing to purchase a home can be a major financial decision, it may also be something that might appear on your list of life-long goals. Even if you find a property that aligns with your preferences, there could be numerous essential steps to take to help...
Deportation takes a toll on immigrant families
Emigrating from another country to the United States is not without its challenges. No two journeys are the same and some are undertaken in dire circumstances. Among the millions of people who have entered the U.S. in the past three decades, one of the biggest...
Florida farmers entangled in real estate dispute
If neighbors disagree about where one person's property ends and another begins, it can spark legal problems. Some farmers in Florida who also happen to be neighbors are currently in a dispute regarding such issues. In this case, most of the farmers say there is an...
Proving marital authenticity in immigration court
Government officials are always on the watch for fraud, sometimes in connection with people coming to the United States to live or work from other countries of origin. Florida is home to many immigrants, some of whom might be called to immigration court for a Stokes...
Military veteran in real estate dispute with landlord
A man who served in the U.S. Marine Corps is currently facing legal problems, which, he says, he could never have imagined would occur. As a resident of Palm Beach, problems arose when his landlord claimed he owed her $1,200 in back rent, thus prompting her to issue...
Addressing some vital topics to cover in construction contracts
If you own and operate a construction company, there is a chance you may work with numerous parties on projects across various parts of Florida each year. Part of preparing a strategy to help smooth out project operations could involve creating clear and concise terms...
400 immigrant detainees claim retaliation threats
In Florida and throughout the country, immigration detention centers are filled to capacity. Some detainees are seeking asylum and are waiting for their cases to be processed. Others were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. At...
Billionaire against millionaire in real estate dispute
Many wealthy people, including some who are famous, live along the Florida coast in Palm Beach. In fact, billionaire Ken Griffin (owner of Citadel, LLC) has purchased numerous parcels of land, amassing property that stretches 1,400 feet along the coast. A real estate...
2 real estate issues should concern property owners
Florida land owners may want to learn about adverse possession and prescriptive easement laws. These two issues can cause complications regarding property ownership or use of property. Each issue can spark real estate disputes that may not necessarily end in a...

