Are you the settlor of a Florida family trust? Florida probate lawyers know that many people like to amend their family trusts from time to time as permitted in the trust charter. Do you know how to amend a trust in Florida? Check out this recent case out of California that shows how improper amendments could lead to Florida trust litigation. What do you need to know?

When do Florida residents lose testamentary capacity according to the Florida probate court? This is an important question for Florida probate lawyers. Is it malpractice if an estate attorney helps an incompetent client amend their estate plan? Check out this recent appeal centered attorney’s fees that raises many more issues.

Do you know what a power of appointment is under Florida trust law? This, like a lot of probate law is an area where if you don’t “use it” you will certainly “lose it.” Want to learn more? Check out this recent case from the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Can you appeal a will contest in Florida? Florida probate lawyers know that when there are issues regarding the validity of a will you may be able to have that issue heard by a probate court. Do you know what Florida will contest lawyers do after they get an unfavorable jury verdict? Check out this case out of Texas to learn more.

Florida probate lawyers know that life insurance is not probate property. Do you know that means for Florida probate litigation? Can the Florida probate court still direct where life insurance proceeds are paid out to? What happens when it is unclear who the beneficiary of that policy is? Check out this recent case out of Pennsylvania to learn more.

What do Florida trustees need to know about fiduciary duties to  beneficiaries? Florida probate lawyers know that testamentary trusts are becoming more and more common. Thus, the odds are higher than ever that you could be a trustee one day. Want to learn the basics?

What do Florida probate lawyers need to know about guardianship? Florida estate lawyers regularly deal with the Florida probate courts and guardianship law. Have you heard about the most recent guardianship reforms? What do you need to know and why are the Seniors protesting at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in Delray Beach among others?

Do you know what the two dismissal rule is in Florida probate court? You may have a chance to withdraw a claim voluntarily to amend and fix the technicalities, but more than once could lead to an “adjudication on the merits.” What does that mean? Check out this recent case out of the Fourth District Court of Appeals to learn more about your rights to amend in Florida probate litigation.

With the help of a Florida probate lawyer you may be able to remove the Florida personal representative. Do you know how? What are the duties of a Florida personal representative? If you can provemisconduct you may be able to get a new personal representative. Want to learn more? Check out this recent case out of the Court of Appeals in Michigan. How would this have turned out in Florida probate court?

Have you spoken to a Florida will contest lawyer about filing a lawsuit in Florida probate court? What do you need to know before you file? Here is one thing – do you want a jury trial? Do you even have a right to a jury trial? Believe it or not the probate courts have been fighting over that issue from time to time since the 1800s! Check out this probate appeal to the Supreme Court of Florida!