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It's a common misconception that only “rich people” who are involved in high-value real estate transactions need to hire an experienced real estate attorney as buyers' counsel. After all, there are hundreds of websites online telling you how easy and foolproof it is to do everything yourself, rig...

Whether you are named as a Personal Representative in a Will or a beneficiary of an intestate estate, you may find yourself in the Florida probate process after the death of a loved one. Families often wonder what steps are involved in the probate process and how long it will take. There are many...

La visa L-1 hace posible que las compañías internacionales trasladen a empleados clave como gerentes, ejecutivos y profesionales con conocimientos especializados a oficinas o instalaciones en los EE.UU. Hay dos tipos de visas L-1 disponibles según el alcance y los requisitos del trabajo del emple...

When you start a new business, or sometimes, when your existing business grows, or your personal assets change significantly, it's time to evaluate or re-evaluate the type of business entity your company runs under. Many small businesses begin as sole proprietorships because of the ease of settin...

Cuando alguien muere sin un testamento, las cosas pueden complicarse. ¿Quién es el responsable de tomar decisiones? ¿Cómo se sabe quién hereda qué activos? Cuando no hay un testamento que nombre a un representante personal o beneficiarios, puede ser difícil para una familia saber por dónde empeza...

The title commitment is one of the most important documents in a real estate transaction. However, most buyers have no idea what the title commitment means or what title insurance covers. The title commitment is a document issued by the closing attorney or title company that will be issuing title...

One question most often asked of those who practice real estate law is whether a limited liability company (LLC) or a Land Trust offers better protection for our clients' Florida real property investments. If you're wondering whether you need this type of asset protection, or which type of entity...

Kissimmee FL – Los títulos de propiedad se utilizan para transferir la propiedad de una parte a otra. Hay dos tipos básicos de escrituras de propiedad en Florida: una escritura de garantía y una escritura de reclamo de renuncia. Los dos ofrecen diferentes niveles de protección para el nuevo propi...

Commercial leases are far more complex than residential leases, and there are more ways for an inadequate commercial lease agreement to become a costly problem. Having an experienced real estate attorney draft a commercial lease specifically for every tenancy ensures that all of the terms in your...

It's a common practice for residential landlords to use a boilerplate lease as a contract between them and their tenants. These generic forms are readily and cheaply available online, and most of them do cover the minimum requirements for a legal lease agreement. Unfortunately, they often fail to...

Condado Osceola, FL – Este mes marca el final del mandato de Tim Finkenbinder como presidente de la Junta de la Cámara de Comercio del Condado Kissimmee/Osceola. Él ha hecho un trabajo sobresaliente para convertir a la organización en una de las organizaciones de servicios y defensa empresarial m...

The L-1 Visa makes it possible for international companies to move key employees like managers, executives, and professionals with specialized knowledge to offices or facilities in the U.S. There are two types of L-1 Visas available depending upon the scope and requirements of the employee's work...

Sometimes, homeowners want to consider the idea of adding a family member or someone else to the title deed of their property. Often, this notion is based on the idea that making that person an owner of the property now will help make succession easier later on. While that may be true in some cas...

“What are my closing costs” is one of the most common questions when buying and selling real estate. While the sale contract breaks down the list of closing costs, fees, and charges for each party, it remains of the most mysterious sections of the contract. That's because the elusive “closing cos...

United States immigration laws allow people who demonstrate exceptional or outstanding abilities in their fields of expertise to apply for a Green Card based on their extraordinary abilities. Green Cards based on extraordinary ability fall into the first employment-based preference category (EB-1...

For some people, applying for an immigrant visa or a Green Card is a straightforward process, and they may decide to handle the matter on their own. For many more people, though, the process involves questions and complications. Whether you're applying for immigration documents for yourself and y...

Overstreet Law, P.A., is pleased to welcome Attorney Michelle Rivera to our practice. Michelle brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation, as well as more than 7 years of experience in dealing with real estate, corporate documen...

The Florida Documentary Stamp Tax is imposed on documents transferring an interest in real estate, but in many cases, people are unaware of this tax and how it may apply to their real estate transaction, and they're surprised with an unwelcome extra expense when it comes time to record the proper...

Approximately 30 million people have immigrated to the United States since 1990, and the U.S. government issues about one million green cards each year. The term green card is slang for an Alien Registration Card (I-551) which certifies that a person is a “lawful permanent resident” of the United...

The process of naturalization is the most common path for people who were not born as citizens of the United States to gain US citizenship. Completing the application for naturalization (or USCIS form N-400) and successfully demonstrating that you meet all the eligibility requirements can be time...

When you are involved in a residential or commercial real estate transaction in Florida, it's important to understand what a real estate attorney can to do to actively protect your interests, prevent mistakes, and solve issues that could delay your closing. Working with a real estate attorney hel...

When someone dies without a will things can get complicated. Who is responsible for making decisions? How do you know who inherits which assets? When there is no will to name a personal representative or beneficiaries, it can be difficult for a family to know where to begin when it comes to handl...

Sometimes it becomes necessary to remove a person's name from a property deed. This often happens in cases of divorce or death. Although it might seem like removing someone from a deed would be a simple process, it's actually a complicated matter that is best left to a real estate law attorney. D...

Deciding to buy a home is the largest investment most people make in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many homebuyers do not understand the terms of the paperwork they sign in the process. If homebuyers aren't savvy, they can end up among those facing legal disputes over home purchases. Here are 3 ...

Title insurance is a specialized insurance policy that protects buyers and lenders against claims that may arise over the title of a piece of property. The policy is a one-time purchase that remains in effect for the duration of ownership, so if, for example, your children inherit your home, the ...