Legal News and Resources

Stay up to date with legal news and resources from McKillop Law Firm, covering Florida real estate, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation. Browse our latest articles below, or explore our practice areas to learn how we can help. For broader legal updates, resources like the Florida Bar Journal can also be a helpful reference.

Sep112026

Florida’s First Recorded Deed Turns 205 This Weekend

On September 13, 1821, a clerk in St. Augustine recorded the first deed in the new United States territory of…

Aug132026

Big Update for Small Business Owners: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Is Gone for Good

If you own an LLC, corporation, or other small business entity, here’s some good news. The Treasury Department just made…

Jul72026

McKillop Law Firm Earns the 2025 FNF Gold Agent Award

Fidelity National Financial – Florida Agency awarded McKillop Law Firm the 2025 FNF Gold Agent Award, recognizing the firm for…

Jun292026

Legal Research Requires More Than AI

Artificial intelligence is an incredible tool, and it’s changing the way legal research is done. But like any other tool,…

Mar162026

McKillop Law Firm Named to Old Republic Title’s 2025 President’s Circle & a Top Contributor in 4th Circuit

The Fund announces McKillop Law Firm is named to the President’s Circle and a Top Contributor of the 4th Circuit…

Feb252026

New FinCEN Reporting Requirements for Residential Real Estate

Update: On March 19th, the Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule was vacated by a federal District Court Judge in Texas.…

Feb52026

The Co-Ownership Trap: Why Adding Your Child as a Co-Owner on Accounts Can Backfire

It’s something I see often, an aging parent adding one of their children as a co-owner on their accounts for…

Nov192025

Your Property Taxes Are Now Due – Here’s What You Need to Know

It’s that time of year again: property taxes are officially due and payable this month. If you’ve been planning ahead,…

May272025

Congrats, Grad! Now That You’re an Adult… Let’s Talk About Estate Planning (Yes, Really!)

First things first—congratulations! Whether you or your child just walked across that graduation stage and grabbed a high school diploma,…

Mar122025

McKillop Law Firm Named to the Fund 2024 President’s Circle & a Top Contributor in 4th Circuit

The Fund announces McKillop Law Firm is named to the President’s Circle and a Top Contributor of the 4th Circuit…

Feb262025

Lady Bird Deed v. Revocable Trust for Real Estate: Which is Better?

When deciding how to structure the inheritance of real estate, your goals and family dynamics will be the driving force…

Mar192024

McKillop Law Firm Named to the Fund 2023 President’s Circle & a Top Contributor in 4th Circuit

The Fund announces McKillop Law Firm is named to the President’s Circle and a Top Contributor of the 4th Circuit…

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