The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, A Primer:
Many people wonder about FIRPTA and who is responsible for paying for FIRPTA when a foreign individual sells US real property. Many people wonder about FIRPTA and who is responsible for paying for FIRPTA when a foreign individual sells US real property. The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA) requires the purchasers to withhold a portion of the purchase...Read More
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BARRY MILLER LAW REIGNS IN WIN AT FLORIDA SUPREME COURT RESULTING IN A FREE HOME FOR CLIENT
Nine years after a local family was about to lose their home, the Florida Supreme Court has ruled that their mortgage is extinguished and the lender is not entitled to foreclose on their home. Recently, Orlando attorney Barry Miller secured a victory that started during the 2007/2008 Financial Crisis. During the fallout from the Recession, a lender filed a foreclosure suit against the firm’s...Read More
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Probate: The Benefits and Pitfalls of Summary Administration
Does my Estate qualify for Summary Administration and is it always the best choice? By: Barry L. Miller, Esq. Offices Orlando In the State of Florida, Summary Administrati on is a type of probate proceeding for small estates. To be eligible, the estate must contain less than $75,000.00 in non-exempt assets OR at least 2 years have passed since the date of death. Exempt...Read More
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