Florida Appeals: Is the Final Judgment in Your Palm Beach Probate Lawsuit Even Appealable?

What if you wish to appeal an order in a West Palm Beach guardianship or probate lawsuit? What should you know about Florida appeals? You may want to read an October 3, 2018 Fourth DCA opinion Pigna v. Messianu to learn more. 

Florida probate litigation is expensive as it is. Therefore, you probably don’t want to bother filing an appeal that can’t even be heard. This is why it is important to do your research and consult with an experienced Florida appellate lawyer. What do appellate lawyers consider before they file a notice of appeal from the probate court? How do you know if a judgment or decision is even appealable?

In Pigna v. Messianu, the appellees argue that the orders being appealed are non-final and, therefore, not appealable under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130. However, the Fourth DCA found that the order granting child entitlement to distributions from deceased father’s estate WAS an appealable order. To read the entire case, click here. To interview an appellate attorney, free of charge, call (561)514-090 ext.101.