Clemons v. Thornton, — So.2d —-, 2008 WL 624863 (Fla. 1st
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Surviving spouse trapped by life estate she can’t afford
This case is the latest example of the lopsided unfairness resulting from
Continue Reading Surviving spouse trapped by life estate she can’t affordFL SCT: “The homestead exemption protects not only the debtor, but also the debtor’s family and the State”
Chames v. DeMayo, — So.2d —-, 2007 WL 4440212 (Fla. Dec
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Florida Homestead Descent Examples
Kristen D. Drake, JD, CFP, publishes Coast Law, LLC, an excellent
Does a spouse have to be on the deed to have homestead rights?
Taylor v. Maness, 941 So.2d 559 (Fla. 3d DCA Nov 15,
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Does Florida’s homestead protection trump a fraudulent transfer?
Dowling v. Davis, Slip Copy, 2007 WL 1839555 (M.D.Fla. Jun 26,
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The New Homestead Trap: Surviving Spouses Are Trapped by Life Estates They No Longer Want or Can Afford
One of the basic building blocks of Florida probate law is the
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Can a co-op be homestead property?
Article X, section 4(c) of the Florida Constitution, which declares that “homestead
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Bankruptcy court says NO to equitable lien on homestead property
Good news from the bankruptcy front: homestead in a revocable trust remains protected
I previously wrote here about Engelke v. Estate of Engelke, a
Continue Reading Good news from the bankruptcy front: homestead in a revocable trust remains protected