Harold H. Weisman, P.A.

04/24/2026

11/15/2025

When was the last time you did a financial checkup?

Just like you review your health, it's smart to review your estate plan, beneficiary designations, and assets to make sure everything still aligns with your goals.

A quick check today can prevent big surprises tomorrow.

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice ensure the freedoms we enjoy every day.

We are especially proud that our firm was founded by a veteran, Harold H. Weisman, whose commitment to service our community and clients continues to inspire our work.

11/09/2025

That’s a wrap on Florida Homestead Week! 🏡

From myths to mistakes to money-saving tips, we hope you feel more confident about how the Homestead Exemption protects your home and your family.

💬 Have questions about your Homestead status, deed, or estate plan? We’re here to help.

11/07/2025

It’s more than a tax break!

🏠 Up to $50,000 off your assessed value
📈 2025 update: The exemption cap increased by $722.00 due to inflation.

11/06/2025

When a married person purchases or sells their primary residence as a sole owner, they often forget one thing … their spouse.

💡 In title insurance, many parties don’t realize this until they go into contract, which can lead to delays at closing.

🏡 Key points:

Purchasing: Spouses must sign the mortgage (not the note) to notify them that the homestead property has a lien.

Selling: Spouses must sign off their homestead rights before the sale can close.

✅ Protect your transaction and avoid surprises, make sure all required signatures are included!

11/05/2025

Even though Florida’s Homestead automatically transfers to your spouse or heirs when you pass, your home could still become a probate asset, which may delay the transfer and create extra costs.

🏡 Solution: An Enhanced Life Estate Deed (Lady Bird Deed) allows you to: retain full control of your home during your lifetime and ensure your property passes automatically to your heirs without probate

✅ Protect your family, simplify your estate, and avoid unnecessary delays.

📞 Talk to us today about how an Enhanced Life Estate Deed can safeguard your Florida homestead.

11/04/2025

💡 Florida’s Homestead protections don’t just save you on taxes. They can also shield your home from certain judgments, even when you sell.

🏡 Primary residence protection: Most creditor judgments cannot force the sale of your homestead.

⚖️ Exceptions: Mortgages, property taxes, construction liens, and certain federal debts.

When selling your home, these protections may impact the closing process if liens or judgments exist. Proper planning, including claiming your Homestead Exemption and working with a title insurance company (like us!), ensures a smooth, protected transaction.

📞 Selling your home? Talk to us today about how Florida Homestead laws and title insurance work together to protect your property.

11/03/2025

🏡 Myth: You need to live in your Florida home for several years before you can qualify for the Homestead Exemption.

✅ Fact: If you make the property your permanent primary residence by January 1, you can apply for the exemption that same year!

No waiting period, just proof that the home is your true residence.
That means lower property taxes and strong legal protections right away.

📅 Deadline: March 1 for new applications.