Landlord/Tenant & Evictions

Foreclosure- Not a Defense for FL Tenant to Withold Rent

As a Florida Tenant, you have many legal and valid defenses for non-payment of rent including, but not limited to, a proper Seven (7) Day Notice for maintenance issues, and overpayment/credit of rent.  If you …

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Landlord/Tenant & Evictions

How Long Does The Florida Eviction Process Take

As West Palm Beach Eviction Attorneys, we are commonly asked by our Landlord clients “How Long Does The Florida Eviction Process Take”? Although we wish we could provide a definitive answer to this inquiry, we …

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Landlord/Tenant & Evictions

Florida 7-Day Notice

In Florida, a landlord can evict a tenant for violations of the lease agreement other than non-payment of rent. There are two types of violations, curable and incurable; both require a written Seven (7) Day …

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Trusts & Estates

Is A Florida Pour-Over Will Different Than A Regular Will?

A Florida pour-over will is indeed different than a regular Florida will. The primary difference is that a regular will serves the purpose of instructing the Court as to how to distribute the assets remaining …

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Trusts & Estates

What Is A Florida Revocable Trust And Why Is It Important? 

As Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorneys, we are often asked what Is A Florida Revocable Trust And Why Is It Important? A Florida revocable living trust is a legal document used to facilitate the administration of your …

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What documents are not available during an inspection of the official records of a Florida Condominium Association?
Community

What Official Records Can My Florida Condominium Association Withhold?

What Official Records Can My Florida Condominium Association Withhold? As West Palm Beach Homeowners Attorneys we represent numerous Florida Homeowners and Condominium Unit Owners in negotiations, arbitrations, and lawsuits against their Florida Condominium Associations. Before …

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Trusts & Estates

Why is a Florida Last Will and Testament important?

Why is a Florida Last Will and Testament important? Estate Planning is crucial for all individuals to determine their wishes and desires during end-of-life procedures. As Florida has the highest population of senior citizens, it …

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Trusts & Estates

Florida Special Needs Trusts | West Palm Beach Trust Attorneys

Our West Palm Beach Trust Attorneys are frequently asked what are special needs trusts? Florida Special Needs Trusts, also sometimes known as Florida Supplemental Needs Trusts, are created in order to provide financial assistance to individuals with …

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Trusts & Estates

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust Florida

A common question that our clients always ask, is what are the differences between a Florida revocable and irrevocable trust? For those considering a trust, understanding the purposes of each of these trusts is crucial …

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Business Law

#1 Real Estate Attorney Lantana Florida

Are you in search of the #1 Real Estate Attorney in Lantana Florida? Search no further. The Law Office of Ryan S. Shipp, PLLC and its team of associate real estate attorneys have the experience …

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Condominiums Homeowners
Community

Florida Condominium Governing Documents

What Are Florida Condominium Governing Documents As a West Palm Beach Condominium Attorney, I am always asked what are Florida Condominium Governing Documents? Understanding your Association’s Governing Documents is very important. It is also very important to …

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Foreclosure

Florida Loan Modification

Florida Loan Modification In many situations where homeowners are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments, a possible solution to assist in easing the burden of those monthly payments is to apply for a loan …

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Foreclosure

Florida Final Judgment of Foreclosure

  What is it? A Florida Final Judgment of Foreclosure against the Homeowner is a judgment issued by the Court at a Foreclosure Non-Jury Trial, Foreclosure Jury Trial, or Summary Judgment Motion against the Defendants in …

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Community

Florida Quiet Title Action

  A Florida Quiet Title Action is where the Plaintiff requests that the Court order/declare that he/she or the corporation has the sole legal title to real estate within Florida.  More specifically, Florida Quiet Title …

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Collections

Florida Condominium Delinquency

Even though Unit Owners make their monthly or quarterly assessments, they still may be delinquent in the eyes of the Condominium Association in Florida causing a Florida Condominium Delinquency. One reason this can happen is …

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Foreclosure

Reverse Mortgage in Florida

There are numerous types of mortgages that individuals can have.  One specific type of mortgage is a reverse mortgage in Florida.  Usually, reverse mortgages are for senior citizens wherein they do not pay monthly mortgage …

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Foreclosure

Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Florida

Is Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure the right option for you? Financial trouble can affect almost every area of your life. It can be a stressful, overwhelming time, especially if you are facing threats of …

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