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Airbnb—a Threat or Opportunity for Landlords?

A look at Airbnb and how it affects landlord-tenant relationships and the law

What You Should Know About Asset Protection

A review of basic asset protection considerations in Florida and how to legally and ethically shield assets from potential creditor claims

The Homeowner’s Rights to Surplus Funds Following a Foreclosure Sale

A review of Florida law on surplus funds following a foreclosure sale and how the homeowner may be able to claim the money

How to Take Care of Your Children When You’re Gone Through Estate Planning

What parents should know about estate planning to make sure take care of their children will be taken care of

The Foreclosure Crisis—Where We Have Been, Where We Are Now and What Lies Ahead

An Overview of the Past, Present and Future of the Foreclosure Crisis

Business Succession Planning—the Basics

A brief overview of what business owners should know about exit planning and transferring the business when the time is right

Immigrant Visa Bulletin for January 2016

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services released the January 2016 Visa Bulletin for adjustment of status applicants. I have included the charts in my post.

What is a Strategic Default and When is it an Appropriate Decision?

An overview of the strategic default option for distressed mortgage borrowers. This article discusses what is a "strategic default," along with its risks, benefits and consequences to help consumers make an informed decision.

Congress Agrees on Omnibus Bill: Effects on Immigration

As expected, Congress has agreed on an on an omnibus appropriations bill that the President has signaled he will sign. Congress has passed a stopgap spending measure to give the bill to fund the government until the new bill is passed. I will review them in this post.

Arbitration

Q & A about arbitration.

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