Author Archives: Yesner Law
Homestead Asset Protection Strategies
The Best Homestead Asset Protection Strategy For Florida Do Nothing !! Real estate “Gurus,” and our colleagues in estate planning or divorce law, will often discuss asset protection strategies and homestead asset protection for various forms of real estate investments. The danger occurs when inexperienced homeowners use these techniques on their Florida homestead property…. Read More »
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Wondering about the FDCPA: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? How can you stop debt collectors? Yesner Law continues the talk on Zombie Debt Collection Practices and how to stop those annoying calls from debt that has been eliminated, discharged or otherwise written off. The collection agency will still attempt to collect on this… Read More »
Florida Senate Bill 1666
Florida Senate Bill 1666 — Speedy Foreclosures Coming to Florida? The Florida Senate is currently considering Senate Bill (SB) 1666, a bill designed to help reduce the backlog of foreclosure cases currently bogging down courts in the state of Florida. The Florida House of Representatives is currently debating the passage of a similar bill,… Read More »
Pros & Cons Of Filing Bankruptcy
One of the questions asked most often by clients relates to the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy. This question is both difficult to answer and based largely on the specific facts and circumstances of the individual considering bankruptcy as an option. Accordingly, we’ve created the following table. Filing Bankruptcy Comparisons Chapter 7 Pros… Read More »
Speedy Foreclosures In Florida
Once again, the Florida Legislatures has before it a proposal that would speed up the state’s lengthy court foreclosure process. On Thursday, January 3, 2013, Rep. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, introduced HB 87, an act relating to mortgage foreclosures. Last year, the Florida House of Representatives passed the “Florida Fair Foreclosure Act,” as House Bill… Read More »
Condo HOA Dues
I’m In Foreclosure, Who Cares About the HOA Dues! Many Florida homeowners have the misconception about their HOA Dues. They think they are exempt from liability to their condominium or homeowner association if they are also in foreclosure. Unfortunately, many people learn too late that condominium and homeowner associations are well-protected under Florida Law…. Read More »
Bankruptcy And Foreclosure
Homeowners facing foreclosure due to difficulties making mortgage payments need not feel alone or helpless. Current economic conditions are forcing many once wealthy individuals into debt. Current trends within Florida show bankruptcies on the rise. In other words, individuals faced with the threat of bankruptcy and foreclosure should not feel ashamed of their economic… Read More »
