Vehicle Levy and Repossession: Can a Creditor Take Your Car?
Florida Asset Protection Law Blog
by Gideon Alper
3w ago
Facing debt can be overwhelming, especially if you’re worried about losing your car. Understanding the rules about vehicle levy and repossession in Florida can help you protect your rights and your vehicle. What Is a ..read more
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Can You Prepay Taxes To Protect Money From Judgment Creditors?
Florida Asset Protection Law Blog
by Jon Alper
3w ago
The answer is yes. When you prepay taxes to the IRS or make an excessive tax payment, a judgment creditor has no method to get the money back. A judgment creditor cannot garnish the IRS ..read more
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Can IRS Go After Florida Homestead Property?
Florida Asset Protection Law Blog
by Jon Alper
3w ago
When it comes to safeguarding your home from creditors, Florida’s homestead exemption provides one of the strongest protections in the United States. However, many homeowners wonder about the extent of this protection, especially concerning federal ..read more
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Florida Quitclaim Deed vs. Warranty Deed
Florida Asset Protection Law Blog
by Gideon Alper
3w ago
In Florida, when transferring real estate, the type of deed you choose can significantly affect both the legal protection afforded to the buyer and the obligations imposed on the seller. Two common types of deeds ..read more
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Kelley’s Homestead Paradigm
Florida Asset Protection Law Blog
by Gideon Alper
3w ago
Many Florida lawyers know about a flowchart made by attorney Rohan Kelley called Kelley’s Homestead Paradigm. The paradigm outlines what happens to a Florida homestead when the owner dies. It lists variables such as whether ..read more
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Liens on Florida Homestead Property
Florida Asset Protection Law Blog
by Gideon Alper
3w ago
What Is a Homestead in Florida? In Florida, a homestead property is a primary residence that qualifies for certain protections and exemptions under state law. These include protection from forced sale by most creditors and ..read more
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How Do Creditors Find Your Assets?
Florida Asset Protection Law Blog
by Gideon Alper
3w ago
Florida law provides judgment creditors numerous means to find information about a debtor’s income and assets. Discovery in aid of execution in Florida refers to the legal process by which a judgment creditor finds (discovers) debtor assets ..read more
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Are Mobile Homes Protected Under Florida Homestead Law?
Florida Asset Protection Law Blog
by Gideon Alper
3w ago
Florida homestead law does apply to mobile homes. They are not protected under the Florida Constitution, but they are protected under section 222.05  of the Florida Statutes. The statute provides that mobile homeowners and occupants ..read more
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How to Use a Single-Purpose LLC
Florida Asset Protection Law Blog
by Jon Alper
3w ago
What Is a Single-Purpose LLC? A single-purpose LLC is a limited liability company that owns a single asset. Most often, single-purpose LLCs hold a particular real property or they own certain intellectual property such as ..read more
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Can Homestead Exemption Be Waived in Florida?
Florida Asset Protection Law Blog
by Jon Alper
3w ago
Sometimes clients ask me about loan contracts they may have signed many years ago. These contracts often have a section or paragraph that states the borrower waives all of the statutory exemptions, including their homestead ..read more
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