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Florida Real Estate Law Blog
What’s the “fairly debatable” rule in zoning issues?
Zoning issues can be the bane of just about any new development project. They can also become a problem when an existing project tries to expand past its original plan. But what if the zoning decision made by the local authorities seems like it’s merely arbitrary and...
3 reasons to appeal your property tax bill
You love your home, but something you aren’t in love with is how much your property tax costs. Your property tax is based on the assessed value of your home. That assessment determines how much tax you’ll need to pay. Can you lower your taxes? Yes, if you get your...
Executive work contracts should mandate succession planning
Hiring a new executive for your company can mean changes to the company culture and exciting new opportunities for the business as a whole. The contract that a company executes with an executive will typically include an outline of all the expectations regarding...
Don’t overlook important tax issues in your estate plan
There's a popular saying that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. Estate planning exists at the uncomfortable intersection between those two inevitable life experiences. For most people creating an estate plan, the primary objectives are to structure...
What steps have to occur for a landlord to evict someone?
Evictions are an area of law that can be quite difficult to really understand. Both individuals renting a residential or commercial property and landlords leasing properties for others to rent can misunderstand their rights under Florida law. An eviction usually...
Florida may not make your estate as safe from taxes as you think
Florida is known for being lenient when it comes to taxes, so you may think your estate will be in the clear when it comes time to read the will. But that’s not likely the case, as federal regulations could hit you hard if you’re not prepared. High-value estates can...
Why you should have a real estate attorney in Florida
Florida law does not require you to hire an attorney to handle commercial or residential real estate transactions. However, having an experienced attorney in your corner provides many benefits for buyers, sellers and developers. Many real estate deals are handled...
Buzz Aldrin: A Lesson in Estate Planning Preparedness
By Beckett C. Horner, J.D., LL.M. Buzz Aldrin was the second person ever to set foot on the moon, stepping out of the Apollo 11 Landing Craft minutes after Neil Armstrong almost 50 years ago. Prior to that momentous Apollo 11 mission, Mr. Aldrin graduated third in his...
Men, Women Sport Pink Bras to Fight Cancer at Riverview Park
Samantha Baita SEBASTIAN — Pink streaks in the sunrise tinged the sky and reflected in the Indian River lagoon were a perfect prelude to the sea of pink that washed through Sebastian’s Riverview Park early Saturday morning. This was the inaugural Making Strides...
