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Yearly Archives: 2015

What Happens When You “Plead the Fifth” in a Probate Lawsuit in Boynton Beach?

Uncategorized Dec 22, 2015
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Can you plead the fifth amendment during the course of Florida  probate litigation? Florida trust lawyers know that although you have a constitutional right to not incriminate yourself that does carry too far when it comes to a probate lawsuit in West Palm Beach. Want to learn more? Check out this recent case out of New Jersey to see what happens when you plead the fifth in probate court!

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Can You Appeal for Misconstruction of a Will in Delray Beach?

Uncategorized Dec 22, 2015
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West Palm Beach probate judges are people too. That means that  occasionally there will be an error that needs reviewed, that is what Florida probate litigation and appeals courts are all about. If you and your estate lawyer in Florida are positive that the probate judge has misconstrued the will then you may want to check out this recent probate appeal from Minnesota. 

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Children Win $33 Million in Deathbed Will Probate Case

Uncategorized Dec 22, 2015
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Many Florida trust lawyers were discussing the recent probate lawsuit  involving eccentric Spanish aristocrat, “the Red Duchess” after she married her lesbian lover on her deathbed and changed her will. What does this have to do with Florida probate litigation? If you want to win in your West Palm Beach probate lawsuit you may want to know what these probate litigation attorneys did right, after all the heirs are walking away with thirty three million euros!

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Florida Trustee Wins Appeal on Proceedings Supplementary: December 16, 2015 Miami Dade 3rd DCA

Uncategorized Dec 21, 2015
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What happens the DAY AFTER your probate litigation lawyer Florida wins your estate lawsuit, or perhaps you are asking your trust lawyer Florida what to do after getting a victory.  A December 16, 2015 3rd District Court of Appeal opinion, No 3D15-591, Wells v. Sacks, deals with a revocable trust and a trustee and the issue of proceedings supplementary. Here is the opinion of this appeals court ruling:http://www.3dca.flcourts.org/Opinions/3D15-0591.pdf

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Fraud Joint Venture Judgment Reversed on Appeal: December 16, 2015 Florida business litigation

Uncategorized Dec 19, 2015
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How many investments or Florida joint ventures go bad? How many medical practice groups or partnershipsexperience a partner leaving, or a disagreement over compensation, salary and clients? Well, running a corporation is not easy, just ask any commercial litigator Florida.  And running aclosely held company or Florida LLC or limited liability company is not necessarily easy when you have partners, shareholder rights, and a split board of directors.  But there is a recent, 3rd DCA Miami Dade appeals court case which business litigation law firms Florida may want to read, which involves joint ventures, a foreign judgment and also fraud in the inducement.  Likewise, if you are in a partnership with investors, or doctors, or real estate developers, you may want to read this case to see what can happen after a multi day business lawsuit trial Florida.

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Florida Appeal Shows Why the Devil is in the Details with West Palm Beach Probate

Uncategorized Dec 19, 2015
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Formalities matter in Florida probate litigation. Has your Florida trust  lawyer followed all the specific rules to make your trust or probate documents valid? Estate lawyers in Florida know that these small details matter. If you do not believe me, just check out this recent case out of West Palm Beach where a bank could not foreclose because it failed to get a few signatures on one piece of paper. The details matter in West Palm Beach probate. 

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Woman Leaves a Million to Charities But FORGETS to Leave Money for Her Own Burial! The Crazy Part? The Charities Will Not Foot the Bill!

Uncategorized Dec 19, 2015
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Besides fear of rampant Florida probate litigation do you want another  reason for a good Florida estate plan?Florida trust lawyers know that a good estate plan is about preparing for the future. Check out this recent story out of Italy where poor planning led to a woman’s entire estate going to charity and there not even being enough money to bury her! Now as she sits in the morgue the family wishes that they had estate lawyers to help. 

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