by Howard C. Stross | Mar 17, 2015 | Real Estate Closings
The predators are at it again with yet another trick about obtaining a certified copy of the deed to one’s Homestead. The dictionary defines dastardly as cowardly, characterized by underhandedness or treachery. That definition perfectly describes what so-called... by Howard C. Stross | Mar 3, 2015 | Probate
Death taxes are a thing of the past or just apply to the ultra-rich – right? Many believe paying estate tax or death tax, as it is often called, does not apply to them. Some have heard Florida has no estate tax. Some think that when they pass away, their heirs will... by Howard C. Stross | Feb 17, 2015 | Probate
Many people come to their estate planning attorney and say that one of their goals is avoiding probate because they believe that it takes a long time. They are worried that the probate process will tie up their property for years. However, this fear may be unfounded... by Howard C. Stross | Feb 3, 2015 | Probate
Many people have heard that avoiding probate is wise, but they don’t know what probate is. So, what is Probate? At the most basic level, probate administration is the process of paying a deceased person’s debts and then transferring assets to his or her... by Howard C. Stross | Jan 21, 2015 | Commercial Real Estate
Recently, in reviewing a lease agreement, the name of the landlord did not look right. We checked to make certain we had the precise name of the landlord, which turned out to be a limited liability company formed under Florida law. The problem was that instead of...
