by Howard C. Stross | Nov 14, 2022 | Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Closings
Probably the two most widely used types of conveyances in Florida are the General Warranty Deed and the Special Warranty Deed. What is the difference between these two widely used types of conveyances in Florida? What do the two types of conveyances have in common?...
by Howard C. Stross | Oct 26, 2022 | Asset Protection, Business Law, LLC, Real Estate, Small Business
To avoid probate with a trust-based estate plan, ownership of real estate must be transferred so it is an asset of the trust. In asset protection planning, ownership of real estate might be transferred to a legal entity such as a limited liability company (LLC)....
by Howard C. Stross | Jan 5, 2022 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate
Family dynamics can change drastically when a parent passes away. If a surviving spouse remarries, the question of what happens to the family home can make the dynamic among the children and the new spouse complicated. As a part of the estate plan, setting up a trust...
by Howard C. Stross | Sep 9, 2021 | Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Closings
The “AS IS” Real Estate Contract is not the legal equivalent of a magical charm or incantation. A recent Florida appellate court decision reminds everyone in the real estate industry that a lawful “AS IS” real estate contract does not relieve a seller and the...
by Howard C. Stross | Nov 23, 2020 | Real Estate Closings, Real Estate
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form of ownership varies depending on the real estate you own. Below we consider the different types of real estate and offer...
by Howard C. Stross | Oct 30, 2012 | Real Estate Closings, Asset Protection, Real Estate
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the name of the federal agency that has proposed the questionable rule discussed in the last posting to this blog. At best, the proposed rule is misguided in calling Owner’s Title Insurance protection “optional”....
