by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Landlord Tenants, Real Estate Law
Quick Answers on Florida Security Deposits The governing statute is Florida Statute 83.49, part of the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83, Part II). Landlords must hold deposits in one of three ways: a separate non-interest-bearing Florida...
by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Real Estate Law
Quick Answers on WPB Closing Costs Buyers typically pay 2 to 5% of the purchase price in closing costs, depending on loan type, property type, and whether buying with financing or cash. Sellers typically pay 6 to 8% of the sale price, with real estate agent...
by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord Tenants
Quick Answer Florida’s three-day notice requirements under Florida Statute 83.56 demand precise formatting, accurate tenant identification, correct calculation of notice periods, and proper delivery methods. One mistake in any of these areas gives Palm Beach...
by wesmartin | Sep 3, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning
Estate planning involves preparing for medical situations where you may not be able to make your own decisions. It’s often much more complex than simply inheriting a property. Florida law recognizes living wills and healthcare surrogate designations as essential...
by wesmartin | Sep 3, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning
Many Florida residents divide their time between here and another state. These “snowbirds” enjoy the benefits of living in Florida part of the year, but they also face estate planning challenges. Different state laws can affect wills, trusts, taxes, and healthcare...
