Can Palm Beach Probate Lawyers Rely on Parole Evidence When Interpreting a Will?

How do you interpret a will in Florida? What does the Palm Beach judge look for when interpreting a will? Why is the intent of the decedent so important? What was the intent of the person who passed away, and how was that intent expressed in their Florida will?  What happens if the decedent did not clearly state his intent in his Florida will? If you are  involved in a Florida probate where there’s a disagreement about whether you inherit something or not, you may want to read a June 20, 2012 opinion from the Third DCA. Here, the Third DCA explains the following: ‘As always, the polestar of will interpretation is the testator’s intent, which is “ascertained from the four corners of the document through consideration of ‘all the provisions of the will taken together, rather than from detached portions or any particular form of words.’ Do you know the secret of getting evidence into a will contest trial if those four corners of that document don’t tell you what the decedent intended? Do you know the exception to the rule? How can a Florida trust and estates lawyer get other evidence in when its appropriate? How do you get in parole evidence when interpreting a will?  To read the entire case and find out, click here.