Record a Document You have three options for recording your documents in the Official Records: You can bring your original documents in person, along with the appropriate fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Miami-Dade County Courthouse. You can eRecord your document through one of our approved vendors.
Documents are recorded at the Clerk of the Courts, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDER, COURTHOUSE EAST, 22 N.W. First Street, 1st Floor, Miami, FL 33128. You can record the Notice of Commencement by mail. The original Notice should be sent to the County Recorder, P.O. Box 011711, Flagler Station, Miami, Florida 33101.
In Florida, there's no state-level death tax or inheritance tax, but there is still a federal estate tax requirement, so if an estate is valued at more than $11 million, there is a potential federal estate tax bill, and then a return would have to be filed (Form 706).
You are 65 years of age, or older, on January 1; You qualify for, and receive, the Florida Homestead Exemption; Your total 'Household Adjusted Gross Income' for everyone who lives on the property cannot exceed statutory limits.
There is no inheritance tax in Florida, but other states' inheritance taxes may apply to you.
The Final Judgment ends the legal proceedings in that court and allows for appeal to a higher court. There are different types of judgments depending on the type of legal proceeding. In a proceeding for foreclosure of a lien or mortgage, the court may enter a Final Judgment of Foreclosure.
Collect Evidence: Gather evidence that supports your argument that the property's value is inflated. This could include data relating to recent property sales issues, the condition of your property, or other economic factors impacting property values.
As a property owner, you have the right to appeal: The property appraiser's assessment of your property's value. A denial of your application for an exemption, such as homestead, veterans, or senior citizen.
The following are examples of good reasons to file an appeal: Your property has deferred maintenance or damage in the last 3 years. The property has been sold on the open market or an appraisal has been completed in the last three years that indicates a value different from the value set by the county.
You may file a lawsuit in circuit court to challenge the property appraiser's assessment or denial of an exemption or classification. You are not required to participate in an informal conference with the property appraiser or file a petition with the value adjustment board before filing a lawsuit.