Florida probate lawyers know that sometimes a lawsuit can go on past someone’s life. Now you need a Florida probate attorney and you need to substitute parties following the death of a plaintiff or defendant. Who will be substituted? Florida probate litigators know that the answer is most likely the Florida personal representative. Check out this recent case out of the Fifth District Court of Appeal in Florida.
Are you currently serving as the trustee of a Florida trust? Florida probate litigators know that when a trust omits how much a trustee should be compensated Florida probate litigation may erupt. Check out this recent case where the Second District Court of Appeal awarded trustees $24 million dollars for their services.
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.