What do you do if a Florida estate that you inherit from has non-Florida real estate? Did your mom leave you a house in New York or Boston in her Florida will? Can my probate litigator West Palm Beach get a house, which is located outside of the state, distributed to me in Florida probate court? What is an ancillary probate?
Do you suspect that someone has mis-used a power of attorney in Florida or taken money from your elderly relative or grandparent in Boynton Beach? Is your friend’s son-in-law or step child abusing their privileges to an elderly person’s bank account? What do I do if I suspect that my elderly friend or parent is being financially exploited? According to Florida law, what is financial exploitation? Ask any West Palm Beach trust lawyer and they will tell you that financial abuse of the elderly in Florida is a serious concern.
Should my fiance and I consider a prenuptial agreement? What does a prenup have to do with Florida probate litigation? Can a prenup ensure that my children inherit from my Florida estate? Can a prenup waive Florida spousal inheritance rights? Will a prenup help the probate process in Florida to go smoothly for my heirs?
When do I have to pay federal estate taxes? What are estate taxes? What is the federal exempt amount? Probate litigation attorneys know that Florida does not have independent estate or inheritance taxes. However, you should ask your estate planning attorney West Palm Beach whether you will still have to pay federal taxes.
Selecting the right people to handle your Florida probate matters is critical. Trust and estate administration can take a lot of time and dedication. In addition, giving someone access to your Palm Beach estate and assets is serious. If the wrong person gains control over your money and property, your estate could quickly be diminished. You may want to check out a May 25, 2016 article, in the New York Times, about a lawyer who steals thousands of dollars from his deceased client’s estate.
Why should I bother to have a Florida will? What happens if I fail to hire a West Palm Beach attorney to create an estate plan for me? What will happen to my Palm Beach estate if I die without a will or trust? Can the entities I wish to donate to get money from my Florida estate even if I fail to specify my intentions in my will? A July 15, 2016 New York Times article discusses an “unusual item” in a woman’s will. This article shows that, by having a simple estate plan, you can actually control who gets what when you die.
Is someone you love the subject of a Florida guardianship matter? Are you looking to contest a guardianship in Florida probate court? When is a guardianship necessary? How can I appeal a guardianship? Do I need help from a Florida probate litigator? How do I protect my parents from being subjected to a guardianship when they dont really need to be?
Pankauski Hauser PLLC is excited to make a move! As you can see from the picture, the renovations of our master conference room and litigation paralegal workstations continue at our new law office. The new home of our boutique probate and business litigation firm is conveniently located at 415 South Olive Ave in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Pursuant to Florida guardianship law, what are my rights? Can I participate in a Florida guardianship proceeding for my spouse, mom, or dad? Can I participate in a guardianship proceeding of anyone? Who has the ability to go into a probate court West Palm Beach and have a say in someones guardianship proceeding? Can you have a Florida guardianship appeal? Anyone who is involved in aguardianship matter in Florida, and has been shut out without being given an opportunity to be heard, will want to read Zelman v. Zelman.
What is the Best Evidence Rule in Guardianship Litigation? How is it relevant to my Palm Beach probate lawsuit? According to Florida Law, what are the exceptions to this rule? Why is it important that my trial attorney West Palm Beach is very familiar with Best Evidence Rule and the exceptions? If you are involved in a will contest or inheritnce lawsuit, you may want to read this June 1, 2016 Fourth District Court of Appeal(DCA).