[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Quite simply, no. If it will give you more piece of mind, hire one but you don't really need an attorney here. Florida real estate law is pretty cut and dried and TV has it down to a fine art. Some states, require an attorney. In some states, it's just a good idea. There are circumstances where an attorney is a good idea, such as when buying from a private party without having a realtor involved at any step just to make sure all Is and Ts are dotted and crossed.

Here, just make sure you get the necessary releases. I do think title insurance is a good thing to have, but many did not get it and don't feel they needed it. (See the thread on title insurance.)

I agree Red.

BUT for the first time in our life we decided against title insurance on a new home here.