Estate and Succession Planning
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Published: May 7, 2025
(Orlando, FL) In the article “Turning Straw Into Gold: A Comprehensive Guide to Tenants by the Entirety in Florida”, published in The Florida Bar Journal, Dean Mead estate planning attorney Joseph Percopo provides details on the opportunity married couples in Florida have to own ordinary property as tenants by the entirety (TBE) property. Among other details, TBE ensures automatic transfer of ownership of the property to the surviving spouse upon death, avoiding probate.
“[TBE is a] form of ownership distinguished by its ability to protect the property from the claims of individual creditors, [transforming] ordinary property ownership into something far more valuable and secure, much like the straw spun into gold in the Rumpelstiltskin tale,” shares the author. “By equipping themselves with knowledge of TBE’s requirements, benefits, and risks, couples can transform their property into a secure marital asset and safeguard their financial future.”
The article provides an overview of TBE, including reference to tools such as TBE affidavits, agreements, and assignments. Click HERE to review the article in its entirety.
The Florida Bar Journal is published bi-monthly by The Florida Bar. Learn more: https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-journal/.
