Fitzpatrick & Fitzpatrick Attorneys at Law

04/24/2026

How I will explain Florida laws of Intestacy to my clients when their next of kin fails to so Wills!

02/17/2026

The new FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Requirements go into effect March 1, 2026. These include federal reporting requirements for real estate transactions, and are intended to prevent money laundering through submitted reports to FinCEN. This will provide increased documentation and reduced anonymity for entity buyers.

These changes impact buyers, sellers, agents, and closing professionals, so stay up-to-date on these changes and what they mean for you! Begin preparing ownership and documentation information, along with the expectation of closing agents requesting detailed disclosures.

Read more about this update on our blog: https://www.martinezlawfla.com/new-fincen-real-estate-reporting-rule-what-buyers-and-sellers-need-to-know

11/04/2025

At Starling, we offer three distinct lifestyle options -- Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care -- each designed to meet different needs while maintaining our commitment to luxury, comfort, and exceptional service.

08/16/2025

Please be aware that the surviving adult child doesn't receive the entire estate of the parents if their siblings didn't outlive their parents. In Florida, if you die without a Will, the surviving siblings must share the estate with the children of their deceased siblings. Grandkids don't get disinherited just because their parents didn't outlive their grandparents.

08/04/2025

Florida's approach to tree ownership liability differs from that of some states, as it does not automatically hold owners responsible when a tree falls. Liability is instead determined on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as negligence, prior knowledge of the tree's hazardous condition, and whether the fall was caused by a natural event like a storm.

07/30/2025

In Florida, trustees have a duty to disclose information to beneficiaries, including providing trust documents, accountings, and information about trust assets and transactions. This duty ensures transparency and allows beneficiaries to understand how the trust is being managed.

Jane Buffett wants a court to replace her co-trustee, claiming that he mistreated her and neglected to provide key financial information.

07/29/2025

Every year, I wish all the Florida Bar test takers good luck, but this year is special because my own daughter is taking the Bar Exam. God Bless and Good Luck to you all!!!

The time is almost upon us. Bar exam time. 😱 Right now, exam registrants are traveling to Tampa, practicing self-care routines, and (even though we don't recommend it 😉) cramming in those final moments before the Bar exam tomorrow. 💪

To exam-takers: spend the afternoon by the pool with your favorite book and get to bed early! 😴 To everyone else: wish these exam-takers good luck and give them your best day-of advice in the comments! 👇🤝⚖️

*Please note that the Florida Board of Bar Examiners conducts the Bar Exams in the state of Florida.*

07/22/2025

Networking to better serve our clients. Meeting qualified and competent CPAs, Trades, Financial Planners, Realtors, etc. in the Bay Area NOVA 535

07/21/2025

Sales Tax on Commercial Rentals Repealed​

On June 30, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that repeals the sales tax on commercial rentals, effective October 1, 2025. The Department will issue a Tax Information Publication with details about this change soon.​

​https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/taxesfees/Pages/sales_tax.aspx

12/15/2023

Important Notice: We will be CLOSED for the holidays, starting one week from today! From December 22nd through January 1st, we will be spending quality time with our loved ones. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy start to your New Year!