Tag Archives: Florida Real Estate Transactions
Does a Deed Incorporate All Terms of a Sales Contract?
When closing a Florida real estate sale, both parties need to be aware of the legal doctrine of “merger by deed.” This doctrine basically holds that once a property is transferred by deed, any prior contracts or agreements related to the sale are no longer enforceable. In other words, all prior agreements disappear and… Read More »
How Can I Transfer My House to a Family Member?
If you own your home or other Florida real estate, you should give some thought to how you wish to dispose of such properties upon your death. Many Florida residents use an estate planning device called a revocable living trust to avoid probate. But a trust is only one method for dealing with succession… Read More »
Do I Need a Written Sales Contract to Buy or Sell a Florida Home?
Buying or selling a home in the St. Petersburg area is a major undertaking. You should never treat a real estate transaction casually. That is to say, you should never rely on a “handshake agreement” as a substitute for a written sales contract specifying all relevant terms and conditions of the parties’ agreement. What… Read More »
