What should you look for when you interview estate litigation attorneys to handle your probate matter? Are you involved in a Florida will contest or inheritance lawsuit? Well, if you are, you have most likely already been advised to hire a probate litigator. But how do you know who to hire for your estate matter? What should you look for in the Florida probate litigators who you are interviewing?
John Pankauski, author of Pankauski’s Trustee’s Guide-10 Steps to Family Trustee Excellence, has just released his new book. This book, Pankauski Probate Litigation Guide: Top 10 Mistakes Revealed discusses the inside story of family fights over you and your money- from a Florida probate litigator’s prospective.
On September 25, 2016, Arnold Palmer passed away. At the time of his death, many probate attorneys and estate planning lawyers probably found themselves wondering whether or not he had a proper estate plan in place. According to a May 31, 2017 Golf Week article, he earned $875 million during his life as both a successful business man and golfer. In fact, he apparently made $42 million in 2015 alone. The article reveals that he DID have a will. Is this surprising? Who will inherit from his massive estate?
As we all know, golf legend, Arnold Palmer, died last year on September 25,2016. According to a May 31,2017 Golf Week article, he earned $875 million during his life as both a successful business man and golfer. In fact, he apparently made $42 million in 2015 alone. The article reveals that he did have a will. Who will inherit from his massive estate?
Midland Daily News reported on June 1, 2017 that the Midland County Probate Court has officially hired their youngest, cutest employee yet- an eight week old Labrador puppy! The puppy, Clyde, has officially started his training as a therapy dog in the probate and family court. He will live with one of the judges, Judge Dorene S. Allen.
What does adoption have to do with Florida probate litigation? How can an adoption affect the beneficiaries of a Florida trust? Can an adoption be deemed a sham if it dilutes a beneficiaries’ potential for receiving distributions from a Palm Beach trust? What do Florida trust lawyers need to know about adoption? If you are involved in a trust matter involving a person who was adopted, you may want to read a March 31, 2017 First District Court of Appeal( DCA) opinion, Edwards v. Maxwell.
On May 18, 2017, The New York Times reported that Rockstar Chris Cornell had passed away. He was best known for his lead role in the famous band, Soundgarden. He was only 52 years old when he passed away unexpectedly from a suspected suicide. Did he have a will or a proper estate plan in place? Which probate litigation law firm will handle the probate process for his estate?
The New York Times reported on May 18, 2017 that Chris Cornell, best known as the lead rocker in Soundgarden, had passed away. The article states that it is believed that the Rockstar committed suicide by hanging himself. He was only 52 years old at the time of his death. Did he have a will?
Five questions to ask if you’re hiring a Florida estate lawyer. If you just lost a loved one in Florida and were appointed the personal representative, or the executive, under the Florida will, Florida law says that you need a lawyer. Your estate lawyer will help you to run the estate. If you are thinking about hiring a Florida probate lawyer, here are five questions you need to ask them.
It is shocking what some people will do for money. As John Pankauski states in Pankauski’s Probate Litigation Guide: Top 10 Probate Mistakes Revealed, “your family is going to fight over your wealth: when you’re gone and – perhaps – while you’re still alive.” On May 3, 2017, the Daily News reported about a man who murdered his boyfriend. Did his boyfriend have a proper estate plan in place? Did he even inherit under the boyfriend’s will? Does he still inherit now that he has been found guilty of murder?