Florida’s Newlywed Documentary Stamp Exemption
By: Barry L. Miller, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando As you may be aware, Florida has a documentary stamp tax on the transfer of deeds. The tax is calculated at the rate of .007 times the purchase or value of the property. Newlyweds should consider adding their spouse to their real property. Now, under Florida statutes, there is no documentary stamps due on...Read More
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Would You Rely On Google To Diagnose Heart Disease?
By: David Berman, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando If you had chest pains would you trust the internet to diagnose your symptoms and provide proper treatment? If your car breaks down would you rely on YouTube videos and try to fix it yourself? If you were being audited by the IRS, would you use TurboTax to protect your financial interests? Of course you...Read More
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PRESERVATION OF ERROR AND COMPLETION OF THE RECORD: A BRIEF GUIDE FOR TRIAL ATTORNEYS IN BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL CASE ON APPEAL.
By: Christian C. Walters, Esq. of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando. Many new trial attorneys know that a successful case may often result in an unavoidable appeal. Judges, like attorneys, are human and can make mistakes. Similarly, there may arise some ambiguity in the law of decision which warrants further...Read More
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FLORIDA COURTS CHANGE AMOUNTS FOR JURISDICTION
By: Barry L. Miller, Esq. of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando. On January 1, 2020, the jurisdictional amounts of Florida’s courts are changing. Small Claims courts will now handle cases up to $8,000. County Court will increase for cases for more than $8,000 up to $30,000. Circuit courts will hear cases in excess of $30,000.00. Visit the Know Your Court website at...Read More
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LANDLORDS MAY BE FINANCIALLY LIABLE FOR TENANT’S IMPROVEMENTS
By: Robert Garcia, Esq. of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando. For many, owning rental property is part of the American dream and a path to retirement. Receiving that monthly check is a source of pride and financially stability. However that financial stability can quickly be taken away as a result of improvements made by the tenant during his or her tenancy. While this may not be...Read More
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Taxation – Interspousal Transfer of Homestead Property
By: Barry L. Miller, Esq. Offices Orlando Effective July 1, 2019 Last year, Florida’s documentary stamp tax was eliminated from interspousal conveyances of homestead property when the conveyance occurred and was recorded within 1 year from the date of the marriage. This year, the legislature amended the statute further to eliminate the one year requirement. The updated language reads as...Read More
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