Now that the world stock markets are gyrating and going up and down, it may a good time to discuss a Florida estate holding money or investments. Put another way, what should a Florida executor of a will do with probate assets like cash, stocks and bonds, and is there aneasy way to deal with estate beneficiaries, especially if the stock markets are going crazy? Here are 3 common investment mistakes which Florida personal representatives can make with cash and estate investments.
If you are about to draft your West Palm Beach estate plan you are going to want to read this blog. One of the first things your probate attorney is going to ask is who do you want to be the personal representative? You should know though Florida has some rules about who can serve as a personal representative in West Palm Beach. Check out these four quick rules to determining can that person serve as your personal representative.
Are you involved in a Palm Beach probate and waiting to get your inheritance? Maybe you are wondering why it’s taking so long for you to get your Florida inheritance from the Palm Beach probate. Don’t trust the executor of the Florida will and her Florida probate lawyer? That’s not uncommon. But here are 5 Common Florida Probate Mistakes which beneficiaries, heirs-at-law, and family members may make when it comes to Palm Beach probates and getting your Florida inheritance. Or, to put it another way, here are 5 Common Themes or issues which beneficiaries of Florida trusts & estates may face.
Are you the personal representative of an estate that is pursuing a medical malpractice actiondue to the wrongful death of a loved one? You are going to want to read this recent case out of the First District Court of Appeal for Florida because there are certain pre-suit requirementsbefore you sue! If you fail to take these actions the civil court in West Palm Beach is going to make you go take care of all these issues. In fact they may not toll the statute of limitations watch out! Don’t make the same mistakes.
It is not uncommon for someone to challenge a will in West Palm Beach. Often relatives are concerned about testamentary capacity or undue influence. But have you heard about the recent case in New York where siblings are accusing the stepmother of faking a will to inherit over 10 million dollars? What can you learn from this case for your West Palm Beachwill contest?
If you are involved in a Palm Beach probate lawsuit such as a will contest or a challenge to the Florida revocable trust, you are probably, and, rightfully so, relying on our Florida probate litigation law firm. But, did you know that there are some things that you can do? Actually did you know that even if a probate lawsuit has not been filed yet, even if there is just, or merely, an estate dispute Boca Raton, there are things that you SHOULD do? So, if you are aFlorida personal representative of a Palm Beach probate, a family member who got dis-inherited, an heir-at-law who just launched a tortuous interference with inheritance lawsuit, or a 2nd or 3rd spouse who wants an inheritance, listen up. These Top 10 Florida probate litigation pointers or tips may assist you in your estate dispute Delray Beach.
Are you about to go trial to dispute a will in West Palm Beach? If you plan on disputing the testamentary capacity then you may need to hire an expert witness. Do you know about the one expert per subject rule? You may want to make sure you pick the best expert but that can get expensive. Want to learn more about the one expert rule? Check out this new appeal out of the Third District Court of Appeal where a new trial was ordered when the rule was violated.
Do you want to file an appeal after a West Palm Beach will contest? Do you know how you can determine if an order is appealable? You are going to need to know whether or not it is a final order and if there is an exception to the final order rule. To learn more check out our quick reference guide to appealing in West Palm Beach. Want to see the rules in action? Then you may want to check out this interesting appeal out of Miami that was filed yesterday August 26, 2015.
Did you just lose your case on a motion to dismiss? Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know the rules of civil procedure can be tricky to whose are not used to them. For example that order that reads, “Motion to Dismiss Granted” may not be the final dismissal of your case! Check out this case out of the Third District Court of Appeal where a dismissal was not the final word on the matter.
If you want to set aside a judgment you may have your work cut out for you in West Palm Beach and you also do not have much time. One exception to strict time limits in West Palm Beach court iswhen a judgment is void. Are you concerned that you may have a void judgment but don’t know how to tell? A recent case out of the Third District Court of Appeal may show a new way to void a judgment due to clerical error. Did you miss the court’s hearing because of a room change? Under this new case the judgment is probably void and can be set aside, learn how.