Damages are always an important part of your probate litigation Florida case. Damages are typically the “last” element which your Florida probate lawyer needs to prove at your inheritance trial. So, if you have a tortious interference with expectancy or inheritance lawsuit in Palm Beach, or perhaps a will challenge in Delray Beach, remember to prove damages and understand how you are going to prove damages. A recent Palm Beach appeals court case involving a  $28 Million medical malpractice case highlights the importance of damages at trial, and on appeal, and also thecollateral source rule in Florida. 

What does North Korea’s recent nuclear tests have to do with Florida  probate litigation? More than you might think. Many believe that North Korea is bluffing about a hydrogen bomb, and that it is really a different, less deadly bomb. Again, what does that have to do with estate litigation in Florida?

If you follow this blog you know that time is of the essence when it comes  to Florida probate litigation and that is something all Florida probate lawyers keep in mind. But what about you. What about your potential claim for malpractice against the estate lawyer Florida? Are you keeping track of time?

Did you know that failure to probate the Florida will timely may lead to  estate litigation in Florida? Why would taking your time evolve into costly Florida probate litigation? Probate lawyers Florida should read this case out of the Court of Appeals in Indiana to understand time is of the essence in probate litigation. 

What happens a Florida probate lawyer makes a mistake in estate  litigation Florida? This may spellmalpractice in Florida probate litigation. Do you know your rights to a malpractice lawsuit in Florida? Check out this recent case out of the Appellate Court in New York to learn more. 

Do you know what is going to happen if your Florida estate plan was not  signed properly? I will give you a hint, its called Florida estate litigation, or sometimes, Florida probate litigation. Who pays for all of that? Sometimes the heirs or beneficiaries of the estate plan and sometimes the estate itself. Can you sue the attorney to recoup these costs? Check out this recent case out of Connecticut because that is exactly what one set of probate litigants did. Why did they lose?

Estate litigation in Florida can get complicated and Florida probate lawyers  may make a mistake. How long do you have to file a claim of legal malpractice against a Florida will contest lawyer? Do you have to wait until after the Florida probate litigation is over? Check out this recent case out of The Supreme Court of Rhode Island before you file your claim for legal malpractice. 

Can you sue your late Mom or Dad’s Florida estate lawyer for excessive  fees? What about the mistakes they made during the court of estate litigation in Florida? The answer may be yes to both, check out this recent case out of New York to learn more about suing a probate attorney Florida.

Has the Florida court appointed an estate conservator? How is that  different then the personal representativeof a Florida estate? More importantly can you sue the conservator for breach of fiduciary duty like you can a personal representative? What about suing the conservator’s attorney for legal malpractice? Check out this recent probate appeal from California to learn more. 

If you are involved in Palm Beach estate, probate, trust or guardianship, it may have crossed your mind to find a probate litigator Florida.  Not just a Florida probate lawyer, or estate attorney, but one who limits his or her practice to litigating probate disputes.  You know, someone who tries cases and goes to court for estate trials.  A lawyer who is familiar with evidence, the introduction of evidence, and how to try a will contest Florida.  So, if, unfortunately, I guess, you have to hire a probate litigation law firm Florida, here are 5 questions which you may want to ask.