Article Courtesy of The National Law Review By Allen N. Trask and Amy H. Wooten Published February 21, 2021 Residents of planned communities often must obtain approval prior to making any modifications to their homes and lots. Through their declaration …
Article Courtesy of The Tampa Bay Times By Jim Saunders Published February 23, 2021 Longtime state utility regulator Julie Brown was named Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis to become secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, continuing …
By Bakalar & Asociates, PA Many financial planners have been ill advised regarding the modern benefits of Irrevocable Trusts. Traditional Irrevocable Trusts pose several historical problems which include: 1. Requirement for a new EIN number from the IRS for income …
By Bakalar & Associates, PA We cannot overemphasize the importance of properly “funding” your Trust. Your Trust can only control the assets you put into it. You may have a great Trust, but until you “fund” it (transfer your …
Article Courtesy of VENDORSMART Published February 19, 2021 A community meeting with people grasping hands in a team effort How can your board enforce your policies for the good of your HOA or condo association? As a condo or HOA …
Every person should have a legal will that dictates the wishes of the one who wrote the legal document. This document is considered legal and binding after the person dies. Sometimes, others attempt to challenge a will for several different …
Article Courtesy of The Orlando Sentinel By Trevor Fraser Published February 11, 2021 State-run Citizens Property Insurance is sounding alarm bells over their rising number of policies it holds in Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake counties. CEO Barry Gilway says Florida’s overall …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq.Bakalar & Associates P. A. Question- I purchased a property at a county tax deed auction and have owned for more than 4 years and now want to sell. Do I still need to file a …
Article Courtesy of Bankrate By Jeff Ostrowski Published February 9, 2021 Some mortgage firms gave homeowners “incomplete or inaccurate information” about a federal law designed to prevent a spike in foreclosures, a federal regulatory agency says in a new report. The findings …
Article Courtesy of Forbes Advisor By Casey Bond and Mike Cetera Published February 7, 2021 If you move into a condominium, gated complex or other planned community, there’s a good chance you’ll also have to join a homeowners association (HOA). …
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