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My start up company involves animal training and education. I registered as an LLC initially, but recently other business owners have been recommending that I switch to an S Corp. I was told that I would be better protected. Could you please define the differences between the two, pros and cons,... View More 
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answered on Mar 3, 2023
For your purposes, LLC is easier and provides the same advantages, if not more, than an S Corp.
Here is what an AI robot says (I do not agree with No.1 under "disadvantages." )
Advantages and disadvantages of LLC over an S Corp.
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)... View More
I have decided not to ask for expenses from the defendant and would like to close case instead.
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answered on Feb 17, 2023
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal.
Hi gurus I’m wondering if I can sue an impact window company that has ruined my house due to coarse installation methods and worker negligence. The impact windows themselves are also starting to loose gas and change color. Please let me know if I have a case. Thank you.
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answered on Feb 4, 2023
It is impossible to say whether you have a case without reviewing your contract and warranties. You likely need to follow warranty instructions.
I want to make sure that I my relationship with a contractor is terminated when they cash my check
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answered on Jan 31, 2023
Yes, the Florida statute that governs Full and Final Accord and Satisfaction is Florida Statute 673.3111. You have to tender the check with proper notice for it to be effective. Also, it depends what your contract with the contractor says. You can't just write a check for a dollar and call it... View More
The Quit Claim Deed has been recorded
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answered on Jan 26, 2023
Grantee's mailing address is wrong rather than the address of the property conveyed? There's no issue if it was some sort of scriveners error in the address. You can file a corrective deed.
Second mortgage is after estate of deceased owner against his heirs (former owners of house). I talked to attorney of case, he told me he can’t discuss details with me since I am not in case. He told me they going after former owners of the house including bank who took money I paid for house.... View More
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answered on Jan 25, 2023
When someone purchases a home, there are two legal remedies available to the banks for non-payment. One is foreclosure and taking possession of the home. Two, is a breach of note remedy or collection on the deficiency judgment.
Here, it sounds like you purchased and took possession of the... View More
A company sent me someone’s homeowners insurance paperwork through airdrop. I work in the building next to them. It has the homeowner’s name’s and addresses on the first page. It’s four pages worth of information
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answered on Dec 21, 2022
A normal procedure for someone who was an unintended recipient of information is to contact the sender so they can resend it to the correct person, and to destroy the information received. Best regards.
She is fighting because I won't give her half the insurance repair money from a fire. Ins policy states that money only goes for repairs concerning the damage done by fire.
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answered on Dec 15, 2022
Buying someone out means you pay that person a fair market value (FMV) of the property today minus your half of the ownership. So that if today's FMV is $500K and you own half of it, you end up paying your sister $250K. Your sister would have to use the proceeds of $250K to pay off her share... View More
Now they are taking me back to court is there any way to protect my assets so they don’t put a lien on my primary residence
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answered on Dec 12, 2022
Hiding assets to avoid creditors is illegal. However, if your primary residence in Florida has a homestead exemption then Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution exempts homestead property from levy and execution by judgment creditors. This means a creditor cannot force the sale of your... View More
What is a quit claim deed?
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answered on Dec 8, 2022
A quitclaim deed is a legal instrument which transfers title to real property. It is typically utilized in transactions between family members or if you'd like to transfer your property into a trust. These types of transactions do not have financing. If your property is currently financed,... View More
Place is in Florida, both realtor and seller said flood insurance is not required, bank said it is in a flood zone, now way more money is needed for evaluation of property, realtor says we cannot get out of contract, what can be done
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answered on Dec 3, 2022
Florida does not have flood disclosure laws. Therefore, it depends what your real estate contract says and what the Seller’s Property Disclosure Form says. It covers a variety of property conditions and risks, including: structures, appliances, termites, water intrusion, flooding drainage,... View More
I am thinking about filling bankruptcy, but I have previously filed (July of 2015). So if I do decide that I need to I have seven months to wait.
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answered on Dec 3, 2022
It depends if the home has a homestead exemption, and what type of creditor. Only a debt related to the home (i.e., mortgage or a contractor fixing your roof) may be placed as a lien against a homestead property. During a bankruptcy any junior lien to the first mortgage will be wiped out unless... View More
does grantor name have to match exactly as legal id
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answered on Dec 1, 2022
Yes, preparer's name at the top left is a requirement. Not exactly sure what you are trying to compare but legal ID is a number. Grantor's name must be the actual full name of the person or entity, which should match the name of the grantee from the immediately preceding deed. And yes,... View More
is the name of the prepairer required on a deed in florida
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answered on Nov 30, 2022
Improper deed will become a problem at the time of sale or whenever someone comes along challenging ownership. It should be corrected as soon as possible.
that prevents me from doing this?
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answered on Nov 29, 2022
I would contact your VA lender to ask this question. Typically, mortgage loans trigger a due on clause (payable at once) if there is a change in ownership because it is a material change. However, many lenders have a form now to request to add or amend owners by quitclaim deed.
Good luck.
I’d like to know the exact law or statue that states I have to have a ged to attend classes to become a real estate agent. Or any other special trade school.
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answered on Nov 6, 2022
Here is the link to the licensing requirements from the regulatory body- https://www.myfloridalicense.com/CheckListDetail.asp?SID&xactCode=1010&clientCode=2501&XACT_DEFN_ID=744
Before it could be completed Ian destroyed the cage. The pool equipment is on site. Never connected to electricity and pool never received its interior finish. Who technically owned the pool. Should it be the homeowner or pool builders responsibility to replace the cage to get the project moving... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2022
You should read your contract for "risk of loss" provisions. Most likely, however, it is your cage because it was already delivered to your property, and you are responsible. I'd ask for the contractor's insurance, maybe it'd cover it (small chance).
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answered on Oct 31, 2022
It is likely the lender may institute a cause of action against you individually (personal guarantee) and has a choice of bringing a suit in either state. If your loan does not provide for a choice of law provision (unlikely, read your loan agreement) then the law of the state where the suit will... View More
The owner of an auto repair shop I just won a $6000 small claims suit against want me to get a lawyer to arrange the payment. Can she make me do that? Do I have to do that? Do I have to get a lawyer? Do I have to take her to court again?
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answered on Oct 31, 2022
To add to Mr. Baron's response, collections is considered an ancillary lawsuit to the underlying lawsuit. If the party does not pay on the judgment, you will have to return to court to enforce it. Don't forget to record your judgment.
Good luck.
She misrepresented us in selling our home. We got a cash offer and they told us that it was a bad deal on the legal side which they are not lawyers. They told us not to take it so we ended up losing the deal. They also mishandled the selling of our home. Causing us at this moment to lose out on a... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2022
What's bad about a cash deal? You signed an agreement to sell that showed the sale's price you agreed to. I assume you received that money. What can possibly be wrong "legally", as you say, if you received the cash you wanted to receive?
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