An end of year Christmas present which has a profound impact on families, small businesses and estate planning lawyers. If you are planning your estate, you will want to speak with your probate attorney in Florida .
Florida’s Fourth DCA is moving! As of Tuesday, January 2, 2018, the Fourth DCA will be in its new building. The new courthouse is located at 110 South Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. If you are a Florida appellate attorney, click here for more information about the Fourth DCA’s new home.
Do adopted children inherit from their adoptive parents or their natural parents? When does a child’s right to inherit from their natural parent no longer exist? Do adopted children inherit from the parents that adopted them? What about foster children? If I am adopted, can I still inherit from my biological father? You should read Florida Statute 732.108.
What can you do if a family member is trying to steal your inheritance? Can you sue a sibling for tortious interference of your Florida inheritance if your sibling convinced your dad to write you out of his Florida will? What is tortious interference? How do you know if you have a good case? You should read Slosberg v. Giller and consult with an experience probate litigation lawyer.
A brother sues his sisters in a June 6, 2017 opinion from the Court of Appeals of Georgia, Slosberg v. Giller. This case, although it is not a Florida probate case, is a great example of a trust and estates lawsuit involving undue influence, sibling rivalry, and an aggressive family dispute. It shows just how quickly loved ones can turn against each other when money comes into play.
For decades and decades, same sex couples could not marry. This meant that same sex spouses did not receive the “automatic” inheritances in probates and trusts which hetero couples’ surviving spouses or widows received. This has all changed in Florida, America and now Australia.
Many Florida estate planning attorneys focus on wills and living trusts. But, to some Florida clients, having the right health care documents in place if you are incompetent or in a persistent vegetative state, may be more important. Do you NOT want to be maintained on life support? Do you want a Do Not Resuscitate Order?
How does dementia affect probate litigation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida? Why is it so important to meet with your Florida estate planning attorney to draft a will or trust? How can a Florida estate plan help you to avoid a guardianship? How can a solid estate plan help you if you suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s? Why should I create an estate plan in Florida? What do probate litigators and guardianship lawyers need to know about dementia? How can dementia affect an estate?
On November 23, 2017, The New York Post reported that David Cassidy, best known for his role on the 1970’s show ” The Partridge Family”, had struggled with dementia. According to the article, “more than 47 million people worldwide have dementia, with about 10 million new cases every year. The number of people with dementia is expected to rise to 75 million in 2030 and 132 million by 2050, according to the World Health Organization.”
On November 22, 2017, CNN reported that David Cassidy had passed away after being admitted to a hospital in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area. It is said that the 67 year old was suffering from organ failure and dementia before his death. Cassidy is best known for his role as a “70’s teen heartthrob” on the renowned show “The Partridge Family”. He left behind two children and other family members, including siblings. Who will inherit from his Florida estate? Who will inherit Cassidy’s waterfront property? Did Cassidy have a Florida trust or will? Which probate law firm will the beneficiaries of Cassidy’s estate hire? These are all questions with answers that still remain unknown.