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Estate Planning

IRS Estate Tax Closing Letter Fee Rises to $76 for Requests Received After October 26, 2026

The IRS estate tax closing letter fee rises from $56 to $76 for requests received after October 26, 2026. See who is affected and how to plan for the change.

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Real Estate

Titusville Ordinance 37-2026: City Council Second Reading on Final Plat Approval, October 13

Titusville City Council holds a hearing Oct. 13, 2026 on Ordinance 37-2026, which would move final plat approval to the City Manager.

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Real Estate

Florida Makes Fraudulent Entry of a Rental Home a Felony Starting October 1, 2026

Starting October 1, 2026, Florida makes fraudulent entry of a rental home a felony and lets landlords end the lease with a 7 day notice. See what changed.

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Civil Litigation

Florida Civil Procedure Rule Changes Take Effect January 1, 2027: Discovery, Subpoenas, and Court Forms

The Supreme Court of Florida amended several civil procedure rules and forms effective January 1, 2027. Here is how the changes to damages disclosures, discovery signatures, subpoena service, and common court forms may affect your case.

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Probate

Florida Probate Changes Effective July 1, 2026: Higher Small Estate Limits and New Tools for Personal Representatives

Florida raised its summary administration limit to $150,000 and doubled small estate limits on July 1, 2026. See what HB 1337 means for families and executors.

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Business

FinCEN Final Rule Effective August 14, 2026 Keeps U.S. Companies and Owners Out of BOI Reporting

FinCEN's final BOI rule, effective August 14, 2026, exempts U.S. owners and company applicants from reporting. Learn what it means for Florida businesses.

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Real Estate

Titusville Ordinance 36-2026: City Council Second Reading on Live Local Act Zoning Standards, October 13

Titusville City Council holds a hearing Oct. 13, 2026 on Ordinance 36-2026, updating Live Local Act zoning and land use standards.

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Real Estate

Florida HOA Director Education Rule Takes Effect September 7, 2026

A new Florida rule on HOA director education took effect September 7, 2026. It sets how board member certification and annual continuing education work, including when certificates are due and what happens if a director falls behind.

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Real Estate

Florida Condo Reserve and SIRS Rule Amendments Became Effective October 4, 2026

Florida's amended condo reserve rule took effect October 4, 2026. Learn the new rules on switching reserve accounting methods and when a SIRS update is due.

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Real Estate

Florida’s HB 7031: A Game-Changer for Commercial Leases Starting October 2025

On October 1, 2025, Florida’s commercial real estate landscape will undergo a transformative change with the implementation of House Bill (HB) 7031. Signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, this legislation eliminates the State Business Rent Tax and County Surtax on commercial leases, positioning Florida as a more attractive hub for businesses.

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