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Adopting Grandchildren?: Navigating the New Landscape of Relative Adoptions in Florida – Legal Changes and Their Implications DCF and Foster Families: No Good News for Adopting Grandchildren or Relatives in Florida Relative adoptions in Florida are undergoing a seismic shift due to recent legislative changes that significantly impact the involvement of the Department of Children … Read more
Dancing Through Property Sales: Underwriters, Online Notaries, and the Florida Statutes Two-Step Introduction Selling a property can be a complex process, like a well-choreographed dance with each step leading to a grand finale. However, even the most elegant waltz can be disrupted by a misstep or an unexpected tango with an underwriter. While title companies … Read more
Filing Proposed Orders of Summary Administration and Homestead with the Court There are many challenges that pro se parties face in filing a petition for summary administration in Florida. One such challenge is how to actually get proposed summary administration probate orders in front of a judge to be reviewed and signed. One would think … Read more
Notarize your USPS 1583 quickly and easily using online notarization. What is a US Postal Service PS 1583? The PS Form 1583, also known as the “Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent”, is a U.S. Post Office form that must be completed and notarized by anyone who wishes to have their mail delivered to … Read more
Greetings from Florida Document Specialists, your go-to experts in preparing comprehensive immigration document packets for submission to USCIS. Our mission is to simplify and streamline the process of U.S. immigration for you. U.S. citizenship, often considered a dream for many, can be a labyrinth of rules, procedures, timelines, and paperwork. Today, we’ll delve deeper into … Read more
Pursuing Relative Adoption When DCF Becomes Involved As part of our mission at Florida Family Adoptions, we provide nonlawyer document preparation services for relative adoptions in Florida. Through years of navigating this intricate field, we have gained vital insights into the challenges many families face, especially when they cross paths with the Florida Department of … Read more
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Florida Lady Bird Deeds are an increasingly popular way to transfer property ownership while maintaining control over the property during the owner’s lifetime. Also known as an Enhanced Life Estate Deed, this legal instrument is a simple yet effective way to avoid probate and transfer property to heirs without going through … Read more
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Introduction Buying or selling property can seem like a tough maze of legal terms and processes. One key piece of this puzzle is the kind of deed used to pass on property. In Florida, quitclaim deeds and lady bird deeds are often used, each in its own way. In this easy-to-understand … Read more
Introduction RON or Remote Online Notarization is a comprehensive online notary service. The digital service lets you sign and notarize documents electronically, all you need is a device – a computer, tablet, or smartphone – with a working webcam and microphone. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, certified Florida online notaries play an indispensable … Read more
Notarial Errors: The Leading Cause of Rejected Florida Apostilles Florida apostille notarial errors: Notaries public in Florida are governed by Florida Statutes Chapter 117, outlining the rules they must follow. While most notaries are conscientious professionals, some are inadequately trained, and even competent notaries can occasionally make mistakes. The Florida Department of State will reject … Read more