Pokémon Go, a new app that has captured the world’s attention, may not just be all fun and games. According to a July,13,2016 ABA Journal article, the game “spurs lawyers to stop and consider legal issues.” What legal issues can arise from a silly Pokémon game? How will Pokémon Go affect probate litigation in South Florida? What does my trust and estates lawyer need to know about this crazy new game?
What is a Florida Durable Power of Attorney? Why is it an important part of an estate plan Palm Beach? What are the benefits of having a Florida Power of Attorney?Do you understand the different between a durable power of attorney and a standard power of attorney? Chapter 709 of the Florida Statutes contains very important information regarding Durable Powers of Attorney and your Boca Raton estate.
If my husband dies, am I entitled to any of his property or money? Can my wife leave her home to someone else in her Florida will? Does a surviving spouse have rights in Florida trust and estates law? Can my husband leave me and our minor children nothing? What right do I have as a spouse in Florida? If you are a spouse, you will want to be familiar with these rights.
If someone dies in Florida without a will, his or her property passes through Florida intestacy. Heirs usually inherit. But who is considered an heir? How do I know if I am an heir of someone’s Palm Beach estate? Do I need to hire a probate litigator West Palm Beach to find out? If I am anheir, am I guaranteed an inheritance? Can my brothers and sisters, who are also heirs, interfere with my inheritance with help from skilled trust and estates trial lawyers?
Are Florida wills public record? Do you think you have a good reason to seal information in your Florida will? Is it easy to seal the contents of a Florida estate? Does my right to privacy protect me from having to make the contents of my Florida will public?
When does an attorney-client privilege arise to protect supposedly confidential communications? If I contact a probate litigator West Palm Beach about an inheritance matter in Florida, is my conversation protected? Will it be kept confidential?
Should I have a prenuptial agreement drafted by a West Palm Beach attorney? Why should I spend the money to get a prenup when I love my future wife and want to be with her forever? Is it worth the tension that it may cause between me and my fiancé? What do Palm Beach probate litigators need to know about prenups? Does marriage affect estate planning in Florida? A July 13, 2016 appeal from the Fourth DCA is a good example of an alimony battle that could have been avoided if a prenup was in existence. Most people know that divorce can financially destroy assets but it can also destroy inheritances.
What is a creditor? What can a creditor go after? What should probate litigators West Palm Beach and estate attorneys Miami know about creditors? How are creditors relevant to the probate process in Florida? Are all assets listed on a Palm Beach probate inventory subject to creditor claims? What Florida estate assets are PROTECTED from creditors?
Your estate lawyer in Florida can help you with an estate plan, but how do you protect mom and dad, who are aging, from financial predators? What is financial exploitation? A July 11, 2016 article in The Palm Beach Post discusses a case in which two young men took advantage of, and stole from, elderly employers.
What is a personal representative of a Florida estate?What is a surviving spouse’s elective share? Can a personal representative deduct money from a surviving spouse’s elective share? If you are involved in probate litigation or if you are a surviving spouse involved in an inheritance dispute, you will want to read Blackburn v. Boulis.