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Yearly Archives: 2014

Florida Unclaimed Property Case & “Lost” Life Insurance Policies–who inherits the money? (August 5, 2014)

Uncategorized Dec 24, 2014
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A lot of beneficiaries or heirs at law or next of kin in Florida probates want to when they will receive their inheritance.  And the personal representatives Palm Beach of Florida estates also want to distribute inheritances and close the estate.  What about unclaimed property in Florida? A recent Florida appeals court case issued August 5, 2014 is the most recent case in memory aboutunclaimed Florida property.

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Use of party’s videotaped deposition permitted in closing argument at trial (December 5, 2014 Florida lawsuit)

Uncategorized Dec 24, 2014
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Beneficiaries and heirs under the Florida Probate Code who are involved in probate litigation Palm Beach know that their deposition may be taken.  Before your estate case goes to trial, in the probate court, theFlorida discovery process occurs, which includes the learning of facts and the gathering of evidence.  A recent Florida appeals court opinion addresses the unique question of whether one can use the videotaped deposition of a party in closing argument at trial.

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Estate & Florida Personal Representative Win Florida Discovery & Subpoena Appeal

Uncategorized Dec 23, 2014
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Anyone involved in estate litigation in Palm Beach or throughout Florida knows that discovery is often very important in will contests Florida.  A recent, December 3, 2014, ruling from Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal speaks to a discovery appeal issue which is constant and repetitive.  You must prove irreparable harm to often win at the Florida appeals court level when you are talking about certiorari review of a Florida discovery order.

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5 Red Flags of Financial Exploitation in Florida: how do I know if my parent is being financially exploited?

Uncategorized Dec 15, 2014
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Elder abuse, financial exploitation, and exploitation of the elderly are serious matters in Palm Beach County Florida.  Probate courts and criminal laws provide serious financial and other penalties too bad persons who prey on the elderly and their money in Palm Beach.  How do you know if your parent is being taken advantage of?  How you know if your mom or dad is being financially exploited?  Here are five warning signs or red flags to look for if you suspect financial exploitation in Palm Beach.  

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5 Things You Need to Know About Removing a Trustee

Uncategorized Dec 12, 2014
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Are you the beneficiary of a Palm Beach trust? I can’t tell you how many calls I get at our West Palm Beach probate litigation law firm.  (We have added new and updated material on removing a Florida trustee.)  Trust beneficiaries are upset with their trustee. “I want to remove my trustee!” they complain. Here are five things a trust beneficiary needs to know now about trying to remove a trustee of a Palm Beach trust.

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How can I set aside a final judgment in a probate lawsuit? (December 10, 2014 Palm Beach)

Uncategorized Dec 11, 2014
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It seems that every now and then, after someone involved in probate litigation Palm Beach wants to set aside a judgment. Do you know how to set aside a final judgment after a Florida estate lawsuit?  A December 10, 2014 Palm Beach appeals case, NOT, a probate litigation case, gives an explanation of seeking relief from a final judgment under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.530(a).

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What rights does a Palm Beach probate beneficiary have if the estate executor is not doing its job?

Uncategorized Dec 11, 2014
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I can’t tell you how many calls our probate litigation law firm West Palm Beach gets from estate beneficiaries who are upset.  They complain that they don’t know what’s going on in the Palm Beach estate.  Some heirs of Boca Raton estates want to know what their rights are.  What Palm Beach probate rights does an estate beneficiary have if the executor is doing nothing? What can a probate beneficiary Palm Beach Gardens do if the executor of the will won’t give you information?  

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