Lauderdale by the Sea Estate Planning and Real Estate Attorney
Lauderdale by the Sea is small, but that does not necessarily make its real estate or its estate planning simpler. Beachfront and near-beach property here can carry its own title and insurance considerations, and a large share of residents may split time between Florida and another state for part of the year.
Barash-Schatten Law Firm, P.A. represents Lauderdale by the Sea clients in both real estate and estate planning matters. Part-time and year-round residents alike come to us looking for an estate planning attorney in Lauderdale by the Sea who is familiar with both sides of a beachfront property.
Why the Right Attorney Makes the Difference
A beachfront purchase can involve flood zone designations, older seawalls, and insurance considerations that a standard mainland closing may not typically address, and addressing them after closing can potentially be more costly than addressing them beforehand. Part-time residency can also raise its own question: which state’s requirements may apply to your estate plan. Florida residency and property ownership can involve considerations around homestead property and how certain deed types may transfer real estate outside of probate, and those tools generally work as intended when a plan is drafted with those considerations in mind from the outset, rather than adapted from a document written for another state.
An estate planning attorney in Lauderdale by the Sea who is familiar with these considerations may be able to help. A plan originally drafted for a client’s home state and simply signed without further review could potentially miss considerations that might otherwise make settling the estate more straightforward for the family left behind.
How We Help Lauderdale by the Sea Clients
For real estate, our services may include reviewing contracts, handling title work, and representing buyers and sellers through closing on beachfront and near-beach property, as well as flagging potential insurance or flood zone issues before closing. For estate planning, our services may include preparing wills, trusts, ladybird deeds, and health care directives, and helping part-time residents think through which documents may need to reflect Florida-specific considerations.
Many clients here own property that has been in the family for years, and revisiting an older plan to reflect current considerations can be just as valuable as creating a new one.
Why Clients Choose Pamela Schatten
Ms. Schatten is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a distinction based on peer review of both legal ability and ethical standards. She is a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar and holds a role as an underwriting agent with Attorney’s Title Fund. Clients often describe her as thorough and direct,
What Working With Our Firm Looks Like
We aim to explain your contract or your estate plan in plain language before you sign anything, and to tell you honestly what is standard and what may deserve a second look.
Meeting with us in person at our Hollywood office or by phone is something we do not treat as an inconvenience, regardless of where you’re located.
Whether you are closing on a property or putting an estate plan in place, call Barash-Schatten Law Firm, P.A. at (954) 698-4644 to schedule a consultation with an attorney who is familiar with the local market. You can also reach us through our contact form, and we will help you figure out where to start.
