My November, December, and February posts, discussed details of homestead protection in Florida including requirements, benefits and pitfalls. If you are married, another asset protection and estate planning tool available to you is Tenants by the Entirety (“TBE”) ownership. In Florida, a married couple may own several types of property TBE, including, but
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Homestead Exemption Requires Ownership by Natural Person
By Heather Ries on
Posted in Bankruptcy, General Florida Law News & Updates
In my November and December posts, I discussed the basics regarding protection of your Florida Homestead from forced sale by creditors and some of the exceptions.
A recent decision from the Second District Court of Appeal of Florida provides a good reminder of another Florida Homestead pitfall.
The Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 4 provides…
Florida’s Homestead Exemption Lives On Even After You’re Gone
By Heather Ries on
Posted in Bankruptcy, Trusts & Estates
Your primary residence in Florida (“Homestead”) can be a very useful tool for protection of assets from creditors during your life, and after your death for the benefit or your spouse and heirs.
The Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 4 sets forth the applicable restrictions on forced sale and the devise of your Homestead. If …