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Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenancy in Florida: What the Deed Has to Say
Florida treats co-owners as tenants in common unless the deed expressly says otherwise. See what 689.15 requires and how to check your own deed.
Tenancy by the Entirety in Florida: How Spouses Hold Title
Tenancy by the entirety in Florida: the presumption for spouses, the six unities, what deed wording does, and death and divorce rules.
Does Florida Have a Transfer on Death Deed?
Florida has no transfer on death deed for real estate. See what its TOD law covers, the routes people compare, and what deed prep costs in Lee County.
Affidavit of Heirs in Florida: What It Is and Who Counts as an Heir
What a Florida affidavit of heirs actually does, who the law counts as an heir with no will, and what it costs to have one prepared and recorded.
Does a Quit Claim Deed Remove You From the Mortgage in Florida?
Does a quit claim deed remove you from the mortgage in Florida? No. Here is what actually removes your name, and what the deed can and cannot do.
How to Look Up a Deed in Lee County, Florida
Find a recorded deed in Lee County, Florida: what to search, where, and what to do next if the record you find raises a question.
Can I Prepare My Own Quit Claim Deed in Florida?
Yes, you can complete your own Florida quit claim deed. Here’s what has to be on it, what a document preparer can (and can’t) do, and what it costs.
Types of Deeds in Florida: A Comparison Guide
Quit claim, warranty, and Lady Bird deeds compared: what each promises, when to use it, and what recording costs in Lee County, Florida.
Florida Deed Witness and Notary Requirements: Why Deeds Get Rejected at the Clerk
TL;DR: A Florida deed must be signed by the person transferring the property in front of two subscribing witnesses, and notarized. To be recorded, it also needs the printed name and post office address of every signer, every witness, the notary, the grantee, and the...
Florida Documentary Stamp Tax on Deeds: What a Deed Transfer Really Costs in Lee County
TL;DR: Florida charges documentary stamp tax on deeds at $.70 per $100 of consideration, or portion of $100, in every county except Miami-Dade. That tax is only one of three costs in a deed transfer. The other two are the Clerk of Court's per document recording charge...