On February 9, 2016, the Chive reported about a family who spent $250 to pay for a surgery for their 20 year old gold fish named Bob. Bob’s family spotted a lump on him and took him to the vet. The fish is older than their children so $250 to save his life was worth every penny to them. However, most people probably wouldn’t spend $250 to save a goldfish’s life. What would have happened to Bob if his family was no longer alive and he needed that surgery? Do you want to be certain that your pet will be taken care of when you die? Can you leave your dog, rabbit, or fish money in a Florida trust? How can I gift my estate to my beloved fur baby?

Pankauski Hauser is offering Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinars, which are approved by the Florida Bar. With a focus on legal malpractice, Florida probate matters, cases, settlement agreements, and the role of ethical rules surrounding an estates and trust practice, these webinars are structured to provide Florida bar members with not only CLE credits, but also the advice of a seasoned AV Preeminent rated attorney – in fact, all of the webinars feature John Pankauski, managing partner at Pankauski Hauser.

Jose Fernandez, a renowned pitcher for the Miami Marlins, tragically passed away late last year. He was killed in a boat crash along with two of his friends. Fernandez was a renowned athlete and pitcher for the Miami Marlins in Miami Beach, Florida. He died without a Florida will. Who will administer his estate? Who will inherit it?

CBS News reported, on September 25, 2016, about the tragic death of Jose Fernandez. He was killed in a boat crash along with two of his friends. Fernandez was a renowned athlete and pitcher for the Miami Marlins in Miami Beach, Florida. He died without a Florida will. Who will inherit from the athlete’s Miami Beach estate?

A February 8, 2017 New York Times article states that only 42% of American adults have a will. This data was taken from a  survey that was published on Caring.com. Why do less than half of American adults have an estate plan?

Florida probate and guardianship lawyers know that financial exploitation of the elderly is, unfortunately, happening throughout West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, and throughout the rest of the Florida. There are both civil and criminal remedies for Financial Exploitation in Florida.

On January 25, 2017, Rolling Stone reported that Butch Trucks had passed away. Butch Trucks was best known as the famous drummer and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band. Did he have a Florida will? Are his assets in a Palm Beach trust? Will his two children and his spouse inherit? Will his family need a Palm beach probate lawyer?

This month, Pankauski Hauser PLLC will move into it’s new home. Our new office is located at 415 South Olive Avenue in West Palm Beach, FL.  It features two conference rooms where client meetings, depositions, and mediations can be held. Furthermore, the location is only a few blocks from Clematis, making it convenient to get to.

There are five district courts of appeals in Florida. Right now, Pankauski Hauser is in all five . Although our office is located in West Palm Beach, we represent families and beneficiaries all over Florida. The DCA’s are located in Tallahassee, Lakeland, Miami, West Palm Beach and Daytona Beach. What is the purpose of Florida’s District Courts of Appeal? These courts “provide the opportunity for thoughtful review of decisions of lower tribunals by multi-judge panels.”  Usually, the decisions of these courts represent the final appellate review of litigated cases in Florida.

Do you live outside of Florida but are the beneficiary of a Palm Beach trust? Are you a non-Florida family member of a person who died in Miami or Jacksonville? Are you in need of a Florida probate lawyer but live outside of Florida? Pankauski Hauser is the firm that non-Florida families turn to when they need probate assistance in Florida.