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Old 11-12-2010, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mulligan View Post
Also, don't forget to file for homestead protection. A totally seperate issue commonly forgotten.
It's not a seperate issue in Florida. Once you establish your Florida home as your primary residence, the protection of your from creditors is automatic.

Filing for the homestead tax exemption, is in itself establishing the home as your primary residence.