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Third DCA Clarifies the Law on Distribution of Surplus Proceeds Following a Tax-Deed Sale

Posted on August 7, 2018, by Jonathan Lewis

The Third District Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Rahimi v. Global Discoveries, Ltd., Case No. 3D16-2756, (August 1, 2018) is a significant development worth noting by banking institutions in Florida, surplus recovery firms and attorneys whose practices involve tax deed sales.

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Surplus Funds Statutes Amendments: Florida Bids Adieu to Surplus Trustee and the 60-Day Claims Bar

Posted on March 30, 2018, by Starlett Massey

On March 21, 2018, Governor Scott approved House Bill 1361. The amendments substantially impact the manner in which surplus funds arising from judicial sales of real and personal property are handled and the time frame for claiming the funds.

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Are Women Lawyers Making Strides for Gender Equality in the Legal Profession?

Posted on March 8, 2018, by Starlett Massey

In recent years, the focus on gender equality in the workplace has increased. The awareness is taking place across governments and industries globally, and the issue has been brought to the forefront through movements, studies, and conversations about gender gaps in the labor force. This includes the legal profession, and now, the conversation is impacted […]

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Tax Deed Surplus: Hard-And-Fast Deadline for Claims Enacted into Florida Law

Posted on December 4, 2017, by Juli Groot

On April 9, 2018, Governor Scott signed House Bill 1383 into law, amending Florida’s tax deed sale statutes. The most substantial implication for lienholders is the establishment of a new deadline for claiming an interest in surplus proceeds from tax deed sales.

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Tax Deed Sales Florida House Bill 1383

Posted on December 4, 2017, by Starlett Massey

New tax deed sale legislation is on the horizon with substantial implications for lienholders. House Bill 1383 was ordered enrolled on March 9, 2018, after unanimously passing both the House and Senate. HB 1383 proposes amendments to § 197.582, Fla. Stat., that will have the effect of barring claims to surplus tax deed sale funds if certain procedures are not followed.

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