Administration of trusts in Florida

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Florida Administrative Practice, 10th Edition is the only practice manual to provide an in-depth discussion of the procedural aspects of administrative litigation. The Administrative Procedure Act is a dynamic area of the law, and the new Tenth Edition brings you up-to-date with the most recent statutory changes, including discussion of:•  Attorney's fees and costs•  Emergency suspension orders•  Revised statutes and rules•  2013 updates to the Uniform Rules of Procedure•  New case law In addition, the manual explores other areas of substantive law where administrative procedures predominate, including environmental and land use law and certificates of need determinations. With extensive case law and statute references, as well as an appendix featuring the full text of the APA with tracing and conversion tables, this reference will be a valuable addition to the library of experienced administrative law practitioners and those needing a trustworthy guide through this complex area of law.The eBook versions of this title feature links to Lexis Advance for further legal research options.

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From sales and leases of commercial property to subdivision development to mobile home park conversions, Florida Real Property Complex Transactions provides practical, step-by-step guidance for negotiating and drafting the necessary documents to complete these multifaceted transactions. A discussion of federal and state laws governing these complex transactions includes the impact of sales taxes, intangible taxes, and documentary stamp taxes. The manual contains countless sample provisions and forms, along with checklists and practice pointers to ensure that all significant issues have been considered in these complex transactions. The 2013 edition of this manual is an invaluable asset for all real estate transaction lawyers. Highlights of the Eighth Edition include: • Updated statutes, rules, regulations, and case law. • Newly Revised Contracts &amp; Forms: ◦ Purchase Agreement Provisions — New Defeasance Provision. ◦ Construction of Premises — New Alternate Provisions. • Hot Topics: ◦ HUD's removal of its regulations previously authorized under the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, and transfer to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. See 79 FR 34224-01. ◦ Construction of Shopping Center &amp; Premises — New discussion on approach to construction pursuant to master building permits. ◦ Discussion regarding post-2000 trend of ""stores-within-stores"" and restrictive covenants. ◦ The expansion of exemptions from registration requirements under the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act — Newly created condominium unit exemption. See 15 U.S.C. § 1702(b). ◦ Vertical Separation in Ownership of Mixed-Use Projects &amp; Separate Real Estate Taxation. ◦ Mobile Home Parks &amp; Post-Closing Considerations. ◦ The Exemption of a Conveyance of a Life Estate from Documentary Tax.

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The revised and expanded Seventh Edition of this perennial bestseller addresses in-depth the Florida Trust Code and subsequent amendments to the Code passed by the Legislature through 2011. In addition, this new edition features extensive treatment of all facets of trust administration. Highlights of the new Seventh Edition include:•  Powers and duties of the trustee •  Operation of the revised Principal and Income Act•  The Modern Portfolio Theory of investments•  Trust Accountings•  Trust ""decanting""•  Unique situations involving entities such as offshore trusts and Medicaid trustsTax considerations are stressed throughout the text, and are treated in depth in Chapter 12 of the manual. With the explosive increase in the use of trusts by Florida residents, this updated manual addresses a myriad of issues that attorneys practicing in this area are likely to confront on a daily basis

Florida Administration of Trusts

Florida Guardianship Practice offers a concise, complete guide to this dynamic and complex area of law, from pre-guardianship planning through termination. In addition to exploring guardianship alternatives, stressing medical and legal issues, it analyzes all facets of practice under F.S. Chapter 744. The 9th edition features: • Durable Powers of Attorney, discussing revised Chapter 709 and including form • Tax Aspects of Guardianships • Accountings and Reports of Guardians of the Property • Coverage of different types of guardianships, including Veterans' Guardians • Updated statutes and case law • Updated rule requirements • Various forms for use in guardianship practice

Florida Guardianship Practice

Ancient and timeless, issues of property ownership pervade real estate transactions. The merely curious reader can use this text as a guide for an absorbing tour through property records. The experienced practitioner will want to refer to it when issuing or reviewing title insurance policies. All lawyers will find it an invaluable aid in identifying and resolving title problems. This updated edition contains samples, checklists, and forms, including the American Land Title Association policy forms specifically approved for use in Florida.  This new edition contains:•  updated statutory and case law addressing title sources, title searches, MRTA, and liens on property•  revised title search instructions and analysis•  ALTA 2006 title insurance forms and endorsements recently approved for use in Florida, and recent Florida modifications to forms as well as analysis of these new forms and revisionsVisit our Real Property  website for a complete list of The Bar's Rules of Procedure related titles. Visit our Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Publications website for a complete list of The Bar's titles.The eBook versions of this title feature links to  Lexis Advance for further legal research options.

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This latest edition of Florida Probate Rules and Rules of Judicial Administration, 2017 Edition is a handy go-to reference that every wills and estates practitioner should keep close at hand. It features the full text of the Florida Probate Rules and the Rules of Judicial Administration, including 3-year cycle amendments, with the committee notes, rule histories, and statutory and rule references for each rule. It also includes critical blackletter law from the Florida Statutes and Constitution, including Title XLII, Estates and Trusts, and Chapter 198, Estate Taxes in their entirety, as well as Homestead and exemptions, critical statutes on investment by fiduciaries and financial institutions, the most relevant statutes on developmental disabilities and social and economic assistance, expertly selected statutes from Title XL, Real and Personal Property, and various civil procedure statutes.
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