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At The Edwards Law Firm PL, we pride ourselves in offering a variety of fee structures to our clients. Typically, we will bill for our services on an hourly or flat-fee basis but will often structure the payment of our lead attorney's fees in a different way to suit a particular client's needs. Call The Edwards Law Firm, PL today for a consultation and discussion of the fee structure that will apply to your situation.

  • Will Claims or Liens Prevent Me From Selling My Home?
    In short, the answer is yes. In Florida, a seller must provide marketable title when selling real property. In order to provide marketable title, all liens and clouds on title must be resolved prior to closing. Often, a seller must retain a Sarasota real estate lawyer to resolve all liens and title defects to proceed to a successful closing.
  • If I Find a Problem With My Home After the Purchase, What Can I Do?
    Under Florida Law, a residential home seller has the legal obligation to disclose all defects known to the seller that materially affect the value of the property that are not readily observable to the buyer. Many times, a seller fails to make the disclosure required by law. If this happens to you, you will need to take the seller to court with the help of a real estate law attorney.
  • What Is Real Estate Law Anyway?
    Virtually any legal matter or litigation that has to do with a piece of property – such as homes, commercial structures, or privately-owned business, to name a few – is considered real estate law. Due to the complicated nature of these laws, many attorneys are decidedly unfamiliar with them. If you have any problems regarding your property or estate, you need to find a qualified real estate attorney.
  • Can Probate Be Avoided?
    In many cases, yes, probate can be minimized through proper planning and preparation. A comprehensive and well-drafted estate plan can help make the probate process run much smoother and, in some cases, eliminate the need for probate altogether.
  • How Long Does Probate Take?
    The length of time needed for probate varies depending on circumstances (such as whether or not disputes and litigation are involved), but the average full estate administration takes from 6 - 12 months. However, small estates can usually be administered in a much shorter time frame.
  • How Much Does Probate Cost?
    It is common for people to want to know how much probate will cost. This is especially true with small estates, because you may be wondering if probate is even worth it. The filing of a probate proceeding involves court fees, filing fees, and other administrative fees, but the biggest expense is usually the attorney fees. When a full estate administration is necessary, the Florida Probate Code provides for "reasonable attorney fees" equal to 3% of the value of the estate. However, small estates can often cost much less. Call our office for a free estimate of how much probate will cost in your case.
  • What Is Probate?
    Probate is the process of administering and distributing someone's estate after they pass away. This should be a simple process, but legal issues and disputes over the decedent's estate can sometimes make the process complicated and difficult. That is why you need a probate lawyer by your side.

Why Choose The Edwards Law Firm, PL?

  • Over 30 Years of Experience
  • Sheryl A. Edwards is a Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law
  • Achieve Client Objectives in a Timely Manner
  • Selected for Super Lawyers 12 Times
  • Personalized Attention & Case Strategy
  • Your Goals Always Come First

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    "We chose Sherry because of her professional experience in real estate."
    Finding Sherry Edwards out of a long list of lawyers in Sarasota, we could not be happier. We chose Sherry because of her professional experience in real estate. She responded immediately. Our mother had to enter a memory facility because of the COVID virus. We live in Washington State and could not travel to Sarasota. We had numerous conversations on the phone with Sherry and each time we felt listened to and cared for.
    - James L.
    "Quick to respond!"
    I will definitely recommend her to any of my friends or customers.
    - Shelley
    "Can’t recommend her enough!"
    She promptly contacted the other party on our behalf and literally within 10 days, we had all of our money refunded back to us.
    - Dave
    Sarasota, FL
    "Professional & knowledgeable."
    The Edwards law firm recently helped me through a lengthy family real estate transaction.
    - Stephen
    "So thankful we found Edwards Law Firm."
    Sheryl is so knowledgeable and what a smart lady she is. She helped us through a very difficult lawsuit .
    - Vicki
    Ann Arbor, MI
    "Extreme professionalism!"
    I would absolutely recommend Sherry and team to anyone looking for any kind of real estate help!
    - Michael
    "Nothing less than fantastic!"
    I recently used the Edwards Law Firm to facilitate a short sale on my property in FL.
    - J Jaramillo
    "Knows how to win a case!"
    She resolved my issue with my real estate bank where two previous attorneys could not.
    - Jamal

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