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In this 26th edition of Florida Legal Secretary, author Kathleen J. Hill brings you current on the governing law and procedures in the following practice areas, with new and updated text on:
Real Estate
New! Bankruptcy in Foreclosure.
New! Magistrates in Foreclosure Proceedings.
Business Organizations
New! Filing Duties of the Department of State.
New! Circumstances under which a partnership may correct a filed record.
Circumstances under which a corporation may correct a filed document.
Civil Litigation
New! Rules Governing a Constitutional Challenge to a State Statute or County or Municipal Charter, Ordinance, or Franchise.
Family Law
New! Thorough coverage of the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, including:
Notice Requirement for Deploying Parent
Form of Temporary Custodial Responsibility Agreement
Grant of Temporary Caretaking Authority to Nonparent
Temporary Custody Order, including nature and content of
Order for Child Support
Modifying or Terminating Temporary Grant of Custodial Responsibility or Limited Contact to Nonparent
Visitation
Estate Planning and Administration
New! Award of Fees and Costs in Elective Share Proceedings.
New! Waiver of Homestead Rights Through Deed.
Trustee's Power to Invade Principal in Trust, updated to include coverage of:
Distribution When Authorized Trustee Has, and Does Not Have, Absolute Power to Invade
Distribution From First Trust to Supplemental Needs Trust
Prohibited Distributions
Notice; Restrictions on Exercise of Power
Criminal Law
New! Justifiable Use of Force, including detailed coverage of the law governing:
Use or Threatened Use of Force in Defense of Person and Property
Presumption of Fear of Death or Great Bodily Harm; Home Protection
Immunity from Both Criminal Prosecution and Civil Action
