Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Avoiding Property Tax Hike

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Florida law was recently revised so that if your mother keeps a life estate or is one of the joint tenants in a joint tenancy, there will be no increase in the taxable value of the house due to a change in the title to add another party.

I strongly suggest that you consult a Florida attorney who can help you with this matter as a simple error can become very costly.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.