There was a 3rd DCA case issued two days ago, August 7, 2015, on attorney retaining liens which is worth reading and keeping in our files. If you are a Florida probate lawyer, you may want to read this Palm Beach probate commentary, or read the case, which has a link below to the full 3rd DC A opinion.
Were you recently made a beneficiary of a West Palm Beach trust? Did you know that the trustee owes you certain duties? What happens when these duties are breached? Check out our crash course guide on fiduciary duties of a West Palm Beach trustee. Concerned about a breach, talk to an experienced Palm Beach probate litigator before it is too late!
Are you currently serving as personal representative of a West Palm Beach estate or as a trustee to a West Palm Beach revocable trust? Is there real property involved in the corpus of the trust or estate? Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know that unwatched property might have squatters or others claiming rights to the property. Do you know how to quiet title in West Palm Beach?
Are you currently serving as the personal representative of a West Palm Beach estate? Are you serving as the trustee of a revocable trust? Are you involved in litigation on behalf of the estate or trust? Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know that disclosure of documents during discovery is vital to not being sanctioned at the same time over disclosure of privileged materials may spell breach of fiduciary duties! Do you know how to strike a balance? You may need to prepare a privilege log and request an in camera review of the files, do you know what that is?
Have you been fired from a Florida job? Are you wondering about retaliation? Does the Florida Whistleblower law help you? If you are a discharged or fired employee, you may want to read the August 5, 2015Florida Whistleblower case of Shaw v. Town of Lake Clarke Shores, just decided by the Palm Beach Appeals Court; Florida’s 4th District Court of Appeal.
Were you disinherited in a spouse’s will in West Palm Beach? Did you know that you still have a right tothirty percent of the elective estate, which may be (likely is) larger than the probate estate? What is the difference between these two estates and how can you get your money?
Are you a former client of a Palm Beach law firm who fired the law firm? Or, maybe you are a Palm Beach law firm or probate lawyer who fired a client and there is a fee dispute. Can a Palm Beach probate lawyer hold the client’s file until he or she gets paid? An August 5, 2015 Florida 3rd DCA case discusses law firm retaining liens under Florida law.
Did you catch the riveting championship fight with “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey? Do you know what that fight had in common with a good will contest? More than you may have realized. A will contest is a formal challenge to a will submitted for probate in West Palm Beach. Just like Ronda, experienced West Palm Beach probate litigators know that there is no time to mess around, and a knock out goes much further then waiting to submit it to judges or a jury. Are you prepared for a one-two knock out victory?
Are you establishing a revocable trust in West Palm Beach? Did you know that you are not simply limited to the Florida Trust Code’s default rules, you can add specific duties to your trustee. Can you add a restrictive covenant that prohibits them from divulging certain information? A Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”) may be a perfect and appropriate addition to your West Palm Beach trust learn more today.
Did you get dis-inherited from a Florida will or by a Probate Lawyer Palm Beach? Or, maybe you inherit, say, 50% or half, of the estate under the will ,or your mother’s revocable living trust, but you want to know where all the money is. You are wondering, perhaps…. whether a contingency fee probate lawsuit makes sense. Well, here are 7 things to consider, when, well, considering acontingency fee for probate lawsuits in Palm Beach…. or, put another way, here are 7 things for heirs and cut out beneficiaries of a Boca Raton will or probate or Florida trust to consider when you think about asking a probate lawyer Palm Beach to take your probate case on a contingency.