Florida Homestead Law: A Client’s Benefit Can Be an Adviser’s Nightmare

Florida homestead laws can present an unusual challenge to estate planners and require that practitioners frequently review the law.  This article provides a review of these laws for Florida practitioners and gives practical pointers for all practitioners on Florida homestead matters. The author examines a recent Florida case, Stone v. Stone, which is an example of how unique, complicated and confusing Florida homestead laws are.