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The Florida Marriage Asset Protection You Already Have (But Probably Just Lost By Accident)

Florida gives married couples a creditor-protection tool that almost no other state provides. It is called tenancy by the entireties, and most people accidentally undo it without ever knowing they had it. Here is what it is, why it matters in Orlando, and the simple paperwork moves that quietly throw it away.

By David A. Yergey III · Yergey & Yergey, P.A.

The Florida Marriage Asset Protection You Already Have (But Probably Just Lost By Accident) — Yergey & Yergey P.A., Orlando

Florida gives married couples a creditor-protection tool that almost no other state provides. It is called tenancy by the entireties, and most people accidentally undo it without ever knowing they had it. Here is what it is, why it matters in Orlando, and the simple paperwork moves that quietly throw it away.

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This article is intended as a general overview and does not address every fact pattern or recent change in Florida law. Florida statutes are amended regularly; consult a Florida-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your matter.

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