Removing a name from a property deed is a significant legal action that can arise from various circumstances such as divorce, inheritance, or gifting property. In these situations, many people wonder whether they have to work with an attorney. While it is possible to...
Real Estate Transactions
Timeshare Title Transfer – And Why You Should Use An Attorney
Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations, making it the most popular states for vacation properties, and with that comes a high volume of timeshare ownership. While timeshares offer flexibility and affordability, they can also create legal complexities...
A quitclaim deed combined with AI could lead to real estate fraud
Quitclaim deeds can facilitate smooth real estate transfers. Sellers sometimes use quitclaim deeds during real estate transactions to transfer their interest in the property to a buyer. Quitclaim deeds are simpler than other types of deeds in part because they do not...
After a parent passes, do you need a quitclaim deed?
When a parent dies, you might wonder about how to handle their house. This is especially true if only that parent’s name is on the title. Many people wonder whether a quitclaim deed is the best way to transfer the house to its new owner. Do you need one of these legal...
Clearing real estate titles to buy, sell or pass on
When it comes to properties, buyers, sellers, or anyone who inherits property after the death of someone must ensure that there are no title issues associated with the property. What is a clear title? A title that is free of liens or levies from creditors or others...
When and why a quiet title action on your home might be needed
Most real estate closings go as intended. The buyer and seller each sign a stack of documents, money and keys are exchanged and the transaction is officially complete. But problems, such has title defects, can and do sometimes arise. When they do, they can cause...
Six valuable tips for filing a quiet title action in Florida
Quiet title actions are a legal process used to ascertain the true owner of a property. It is often a challenging and time-consuming process and while people can file these lawsuits on their own they usually have an attorney represent them. When do people file quiet...
When could a real estate partition action become necessary?
There are several ways you might jointly own a piece of real estate with one or more co-owners. Maybe you and your siblings inherited the property from your parents. Or you joined a group of investors to buy the property. Or you and your unmarried partner in an LGBTQ+...
What does a Florida code enforcement attorney do?
There are numerous state laws in Florida that directly relate to how someone maintains their property. Those who own real property have an obligation to keep that property compliant with state standards. Failure to do so could result in enforcement actions, possibly...
What happens if you want to sell but the home’s co-owner doesn’t?
People become joint owners of real estate in many ways. Arguably the most common means involve deciding to buy a property together, either as a residence or an investment, and inheriting the property jointly from a deceased loved one. In either scenario, both you and...
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