Golm Law Firm PA

09/24/2026

Remember to get the deed signed after your divorce is final! We have a file in our office in which the final divorce decree approved the parties' agreement that the wife would get the house. Only problem is, the divorce lawyers never prepared the deed (or better yet, referred them to a real estate attorney!) Ten years later and the husband can't be found, and is presumed DEAD...and the wife has a serious title problem...

A divorce decree orders the transfer but doesn't change the title. The property stays in both names until a new deed is recorded.

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09/24/2026

Key elements to PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS:

Which partner is responsible for what?
How will profits and expenses be divided?
What happens if a partner dies or wants to leave?

If your partnership is based on a "handshake" deal, it's time to make it official and formalize your agreement.

Golm Law Firm
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09/22/2026

A fence is not a property line.
It’s a physical object, not a legal determination.

Fences are built for containment, convenience, or history, not to establish ownership. They often predate current deeds, shift over time, or were installed without any survey involvement at all. Treating a fence as a boundary is how small assumptions turn into expensive disputes.

Anyone can build a fence.
Only a survey can establish where ownership legally begins and ends.

Survey or fence line questions?

Golm Law Firm
941-704-4049
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09/19/2026

Florida landlords, listen up! I am still seeing self-made (and some attorney-drafted!!) residential leases which lack security deposit disclosure language, which is REQUIRED by Florida law.

If you need me to send it to you, just ask!

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09/18/2026

10 Questions I Get Asked All the Time as a Florida Real Estate & Business Attorney

1. Do I really need a title search before I sell? Yes. Old mortgages, liens, and estate issues surface more often than people expect.
2. Can I back out of a signed contract? It depends entirely on the contingencies you negotiated, which is why the fine print matters.
3. What's the difference between an LLC and an S corp for my business? These are different questions (liability protection versus tax treatment), and you often need both answered.
4. Do I need a lawyer to close on my house? It's not always required in Florida, but it protects you in ways a title company alone won't.
5. My HOA is fining me. Can they actually do that? Sometimes. It depends on their governing documents and whether they followed the proper procedure.
6. Should I use a Lady Bird Deed to avoid probate? It's often a great tool, but it's not one size fits all.
7. Can I just use a template contract I found online? You can, but generic templates often miss Florida specific requirements.
8. What happens if the seller doesn't disclose a defect? Florida law requires disclosure of known material defects, and there are remedies if they don't.
9. How do I buy out my business partner? This starts with your operating agreement, or the lack of one.
10. Do I need a will if I already have a trust? Usually yes, as a safety net in the form of a pour over will.

Golm Law Firm
941-704-4049
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09/17/2026

A DIY lease/option agreement goes bad. The tenant/"buyer" stopped paying, and the landlord/owner filed for eviction. It didn't go so well. The tenant saw himself as an owner, not a tenant, so he got the case moved out of county eviction court and up to the circuit court. Meanwhile the house is a drug house and a neighborhood nuisance...
Congratulations to our associate, Brett Sarason, for a genius argument that finally, FINALLY, gives possession of the property back to our clients. Great job, Brett. Such a relief for our client!

Real estate problems? Call us. 941-704-4049

09/17/2026

Selling your Florida home For Sale By Owner? You may not think you need a realtor, but you DO need an attorney.

We will prepare your contracts, disclosures, and riders for a FLAT FEE. We can resolve title issues, and send you toward a smooth closing. Let our firm make your sale simple, safe, and successful.

941-704-4049
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09/16/2026

Realtor Friends: Don't forget about the INSURANCE Contract Rider! If your buyer is purchasing with CASH, their inability to obtain insurance (1) by closing and/or (2) at a price they can live with, is NOT a contingency.

Cash buyers MUST close, even if they can't bind insurance, UNLESS you use this form.

Pull this form out of the closet and USE IT. Your CASH buyers will thank you!

941-704-4049
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09/15/2026

Buying or selling with private financing? We can help!

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09/11/2026