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Posted on Nov 7, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida’s legislature mandates non-developer sellers of residential condominiums provide certain condominium records to a prospective buyer if requested by the buyer under a contract to purchase ...
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Posted on Nov 4, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida homestead property is special. It is protected from creditor claims and gets property tax discounts. Florida even limits the ability to give away homestead in a Will or trust. All but the ...
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Posted on Nov 4, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida offers residential purchasers a wide variety of options. Residences with amenities managed by an association are popular as they often provide something extra in the form of pool, tennis ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
Calling the local real estate market red-hot is like calling a bonfire a campfire. Properties can sell within hours of going on the market. Some properties sell for more than the listed price. ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
Most residential construction contractors do a good job for a reasonable price. That does not mean homeowners should contract with a handshake. A written contract is always a good idea to confirm the ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
Lawsuits get a lot of publicity. But, even those in a lawsuit may not know what is happening. This column will explain the process of a lawsuit in Florida state (not federal) courts. The party filing ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida’s Condominium Act goes a long way to ensure transparency in governance and operation of a condominium association. The earliest version of the Act required associations maintain ...
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Posted on Oct 19, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
Seems like everyone has heard about probate. Many think probate is a four letter word describing a process that is arduous, painful and time-consuming. Some think probate is a simple process, ...
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Posted on Oct 17, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
People hear about lawsuits all the time. Some people are involved in a lawsuit. Even those involved in a lawsuit may not understand what is happening, because they do not understand the terms used by ...
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Posted on Aug 6, 2021 By William G. Morris CMS
Clients are often disappointed to find out attorney's fees are not part of every judgment. Most think it is only fair that because they have been wronged, one way or another, the wrongdoer should ...
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Posted on Mar 1, 2021 By William G. Morris CMS
When most people think of estate planning, they think about giving their assets away after death. But, estate planning should involve so much more. An attorney discussing estate planning with his or ...
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Posted on Feb 17, 2021 By William G. Morris CMS
Estate planning is something many put off for years and in some cases their entire life. Thinking of one's mortality is not necessarily appealing, and taking time with an attorney to prepare ...
Continue reading "ESTATE PLANNING TO AVOID PROBATE REQUIRES THOUGHT" »
Posted on Jan 28, 2021 By William G. Morris CMS
Most people know that Florida provides special tax treatment for homestead property. A more important benefit may be Florida's Constitution protection from creditor claims. Article X, Subsection 4 ...
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Posted on Nov 6, 2020 By William G. Morris CMS
INCOME DEFINED BROADLY FOR CHILD SUPPORT By: William G. Morris, Esq. One of the hard-fought issues in divorce cases is child support. In an effort to minimize that battle, the legislature has ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2020 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida's legislature has been concerned with condominium regulation for almost 50 years. Florida's first Condominium Act was adopted in 1963 and has been amended almost every year since. The ...
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Posted on Jun 1, 2020 By William G. Morris CMS
Trusts have been around for centuries. Despite that long heritage, few people really understand trusts. There is not simply one type or form of trust. The same type of trust can even be referenced by ...
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Posted on May 14, 2020 By William G. Morris CMS
Transfers of real property have been made for eons. It is possible even our caveman ancestors staked out claims to land. Modern ownership of real property is conveyed by a deed. Over the years, ...
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Posted on Feb 26, 2020 By William G. Morris CMS
Getting a car repaired can be one of the most frustrating experiences in life. Even though most repair shops do a good job and treat customers fairly, repairs can be more expensive than planned and ...
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Posted on Dec 18, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida has no fault divorce. That means, if one of the parties says the marriage is over….it is over. Filing for a Florida divorce is relatively simple. One spouse must be a resident of ...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida takes a lot of pride in its balanced budget. Part of the effort to maintain a balanced budget is public policy protecting homes and families. Through both its Constitution and statutes, ...
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Posted on Oct 15, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Sale price of real estate is not the only expense in a sale. There are a lot of expenses associated with buying or selling real estate and they can add up. Residential buyers and sellers are often ...
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Posted on Sep 25, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Some people believe that all provisions in a contract must be strictly performed. Others have a laissez faire attitude. Both can be right, depending on contract language and circumstances. Real estate ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Over the years, condominium, cooperative and homeowners associations frequently battled with homeowners over the display of flags. Some battles included giant flag poles and giant flags. Others, were ...
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Posted on Sep 10, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
People seem to get hurt everywhere. Tripping, falling into holes, falling down stairs or something more painful. In many cases, the injured person's first thought is who can I sue? The property ...
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Posted on Sep 4, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
The internet is awash with help for the do it yourself estate planner. It is also full of tips for the do it yourself auto mechanic, home electrician or plumber. If you like, there are even kits and ...
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