Are you currently suing on behalf of a deceased relative’s estate for wrongful death? Do you know how your relative’s own negligence may reduce your recovery of money? Experienced West Palm Beach probate lawyers know that Florida is a pure comparative fault state meaning the other actor’s negligence judgment will be reduced by how negligent the decedent was.
In a momentous decision yesterday The Supreme Court of the United States rules that bans on same sex marriage are unconstitutional. What does this mean for Florida probate and family law?Do you and your partner have an estate plan in place under the relatively new laws on same sex unions in Florida? Are you prepared to limit estate taxes? What about issues of guardianship and trusts? Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know that with the right to marry comes the responsibility to plan it properly and ensure a wealthy, healthy future. Check out these four aspects that you may want to incorporate into your West Palm Beach estate plan.
Are you involved in suing a Palm Beach probate attorney for what is called legal negligence in Florida? This is really suing a Florida lawyer for malpractice or legal malpractice. Maybe you are a Palm Beach probate lawyer concerned you may be sued by a client’s heirs or estate beneficiaries. Who does a Florida probate lawyer owe a duty to, anyway? You should read the June 24, 2015 Florida 4th District Court of Appeal case from the Palm Beach appeals court which deals with Florida malpractice and when a Florida probate or guardianship lawyer may owe a duty to someone who is NOT their client.
Are you challenging the validity of a Will in Florida? Perhaps you feel that a Palm Beach Will, Trust or it’s Amendments should be invalidated based on undue influence? Here are the things you need to know about Undue Influence in Florida.
Have you recently executed a new will, codicil or your first will? Are you using a legal documents website service to get a basic template for your will? Did you know that these companies are not licensed Florida attorneys and they do not owe you an attorney client duty like a regular attorney? Make sure your will is executed properly. Do you know how? I would start by checking out Fla. Stat. 732.502 “Execution of Wills.”
Do you plan on leaving a large portion of your estate to charity? Do you want your estate left for acharitable purpose? Have you considered starting a West Palm Beach charitable trust?These trusts have some different rules from other testamentary trusts. Do you know what they are? Take a look at this crash course in charitable trusts to learn more.
Have you been selected or appointed to serve as personal representative for your relative’sWest Palm Beach estate? Did you know that when you are up against a wall and do not know how to proceed you can petition the West Palm Beach probate court for guidance?Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know this is hands down one of the best ways to ensure that you are not liable. Check out this recent case out of the Fourth District Court of Appeals to learn more.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — A very important opinion was just handed down from the Palm Beach Appeals Court (Florida’s4th District Court of Appeal) regarding legal malpractice claims, Florida guardiansand attorneys.
Are you currently in the midst of a heated West Palm Beach will contest? Do you plan on going to trial? Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know that a court is not likely to let you amend your claims once trial has commenced, once more according to a new case out of the Third District Court of Appeals, to do so may actually deny the other party due process of law. Do you agree?
Are you concerned about certain financial activity that may be done to take advantage of an elderly relative? Do you not think guardianship is appropriate? You may still have a remedy from the State Attorney’s office. Have you read Florida’s Statute on elderly abuse and exploitation? Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know that liability for taking advantage of the elderly could extend into the criminal sector. That’s exactly what happened to a Defendant in a criminal case out of the Fourth District Court of Appeals.