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Notes from the firm — written plainly, intended to be useful.

Real Estate
March 2026

What South Florida buyers should know about title insurance in 2026

An owner's policy is the most important — and least understood — document at the closing table. A practical primer on coverage, endorsements, and the claims you can avoid.

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Estate Planning
February 2026

Revocable trusts and the Florida homestead: a careful balance

Trusts are a powerful planning tool, but the homestead is a constitutional one. How to structure your plan without disturbing creditor and tax protections.

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Probate
January 2026

Summary vs. formal administration: choosing the right path

When the streamlined process applies, when it does not, and what to expect in either case.

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Real Estate
December 2025

Code liens, open permits, and the closing that almost wasn't

Three quiet title issues that derail more South Florida transactions than any other — and how to find them before contract.

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Estate Planning
November 2025

The five documents every Florida adult should have in place

A short, candid list. None of them require a complicated estate to be worth the afternoon.

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Litigation
October 2025

Quiet title actions: a practical overview for owners

What they resolve, what they cannot, and when they are worth the time.

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