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Protection Against Creditors..
Most Florida Courts have held that in order to claim the Homestead Exemption as a protection against Creditors, the homeowner must reside in the property….
For a Debtor to claim the Homestead Exemption..
In order for a Debtor to claim the Homestead Exemption in the State of Florida as a protection against his Creditors, he generally must be…
Chapter 222 Florida Statute
Chapter 222 is the Florida Statute, enacted by the Florida Legislature, that implements the Homestead Exemption protection, that is contained in the State Constitution of…
Florida Law in Homesteads
In Southern Walls, Inc v. Stilwell Corp, the 5th District Court in Florida, in discussing the Florida Homestead Exemption, stated, “although a castle to one…
Homestead Exemptions Further Explained..
The Judge in Public Health v Lopez, when discussing the Florida Homestead Exemption, as a protection against Creditors, stated that the purpose of the Homestead…
Homestead Exemptions
In order for a Debtor to claim the benefit of the Florida Homestead Exemption, against a Creditor, he must be a Resident of the State…
Homestead Exemption in Florida Continued..
If you live in the State of Florida and you own property, you may be able to claim that property as Exempt as your Homestead. …
Homestead Exemption Defined
The Constitution of the State of Florida has a Homestead Exemption for Asset protection or protection of that Asset from Creditors, other than your Mortgage,…
Homestead Exemption in Florida
After forty months, if a property in the State of Florida qualifies as a Debtor’s Homestead or qualifies for the Homestead Exemption pursuant to Florida…
Under Florida Statute, Section 319.22(a)1..
Under Florida Statute, Section 319.22(a)1, a motor vehicle or mobile home owned by two or more persons with an “or” designation is considered to be…
Although property held by husband and wife..
Although property held by husband and wife as Tenants by the Entirety is considered part of the bankruptcy estate, if a debtor files Bankruptcy, Section…
Section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code states ..
Section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code states that the Debtor’s Estate includes all legal and equitable interests of the Debtor as of the commencement of…