If you are involved in a will contest in Florida, there is an April 6th, 2016 4th  District Court of Appeal opinion that your probate litigation law firm West Palm Beach may want to know about.  Why? Well, although this is a foreclosure case, it stands for an important trial tactic: how do you get documents into evidence over a hearsay objection?   Trial lawyers who handle trust lawsuits or probate litigation know that medical records and bank statements may need to come into evidence at a trial.  Here’s how:

Are you considering filing a Florida will contest in probate court?   Do you have to include all the beneficiaries of the will as interested parties? Check out this recent opinion just entered by the Supreme Court of Alabama. What does this have to do with estate litigation in Florida?

Can a person name a beneficiary of his or her accounts while he or she is subject to undue influence? What if my brother’s girlfriend coerced and manipulated him into making her the beneficiary of all of his accounts? Under trust and estates law, is there something I can do to make this right? Can a Florida probate litigator help me with this issue?

Was your case dismissed in Florida probate court without you knowing?   This may be grounds for an appeal. You have a right to due process which may include the right to a hearing. Want to appeal a dismissal without due process? Check out this recent case and talk to a Florida probate lawyer about your rights on appeal before it is too late!

Florida probate lawyers know that winning on an appeal can be   complicated. Did you know that you may need more than just the law on your side? What else do you need? Check out this recent Florida appeal to learn more about winning on appeal.

Are you dealing with a Florida trust or estate conflict involving inter vivos transfers? What do Florida probate litigators need to know about this issue? Check out this recent case from the Fourth District Court of Appeal(DCA) of Florida to learn more.

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?

What would you do if your parent was losing his or her ability to make healthcare decisions and your parent’s ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend wanted to control those decisions? What if you, yourself, lose mental capacity and your ex or child sues you? Are you dealing with a Florida guardianship case involving the deficient mental capacity of a person making or changing a Florida will?

Florida probate lawyers know what an inheritance war can lead to,  a depleted inheritance. Do you know why? Is Florida probate litigation the right step to securing your fortune? Before you go it alone talk to an experienced Florida estate lawyer about your rights in a Florida probate lawsuit. If you are interested in what you have to lose, check out this recent inheritance war out of England where family members feud over millions of pounds.

Did you know that one common way for the probate courts to see if your  loved one lacks capacity is to look to how they are handling their financials in West Palm Beach? Loved ones should be wary of internet scams and other ways that con artists are taking advantage of retirees in Southern Florida. If you think it could never happen to your parents, think again. Check out this recent spin on the Nigerian Prince scam, that got US attorneys involved.