Bivins & Hemenway, P.A., is pleased to announce that John M. Hemenway has been included in the 2013 Florida Rising Stars list published by Super Lawyers Magazine. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Florida are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
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What are the common types of deeds in Florida?
There are three primary types of deeds: quitclaim, special warranty, and general warranty. The differences are in the warranty of title offered by the grantor.
A quitclaim deed provides no warranty of title. It simply conveys whatever interest the grantor may have in the described property.
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Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. is pleased to announce the publication of the book “Strategies for Trusts and Estates in Florida, 2013 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Recent Developments and Navigating the Estate Planning Process in Florida,” published by Aspatore Books, a Thompson Reuters business.
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Homestead is found in 3 different contexts under the Florida Constitution: (i) taxation in Article VII, Section 6; (ii) creditor protection in Article X, Section 4(a) and (b); and (iii) devise and descent in Article X, Section 4(c). This post follows my post on taxation and brings us to creditor protection.
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Robert W. Bivins, Managing Partner of Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. was recently recognized at the 2011 Primerus Annual Conference as the winner of the Outstanding Service Award. Primerus Outstanding Service Awards are given to firms and individual lawyers who go above and beyond what’s expected of them in order to help their fellow Primerus members or help improve the organization.
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I have encountered a lot of confusion lately regarding the import of the term “homestead” under Florida law. At its most basic level, homestead is a Florida resident’s primary residence. Designation as homestead, however, carries several important benefits and burdens.
Homestead is found in 3 different contexts under the Florida Constitution: (i) taxation in Article VII,
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Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. is honored to welcome its newest attorney, Scott K. Smylie, who has joined the firm in an “of counsel” capacity.
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Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. has been named a finalist for the 2012 Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Awards as a result of the firm’s excellent business performance and commitment to its community. This is the fifth year in a row that Bivins & Hemenway has been nominated by its peers for this prestigious award.
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Congratulations to firm managing partner Bob Bivins on beginning his term as the Chairman of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce.
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Bob Bivins will take the reins as chairman of the Greater Brandon Chamber Commerce at the annual dinner Friday night.
Full Story at Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch
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