Four Things All West Palm Beach Probate Litigators Should Tell You Before You File a Probate Lawsuit

A lot of people ask us how to guarantee a victory in probate court.  The truth is a probate lawsuit is by nature going to be uncertain. That does not mean there are not ways to increase your chances of success. Check out these four things all West Palm Beach probate litigators need to know before filing a lawsuit.

Family Wars Help No One in Court

• If you plan on bringing up a family feud in probate court it may be a waste of time.
• The probate judge really does not care about whether or not your sister took your candy as a kid.
• The probate lawsuit should be about the facts and the law not the family drama.
• Judges do not care about the drama and neither should you for the sake of the lawsuit.

Time is of the Essence

• You need to act quickly when it comes to filing a probate lawsuit.
• Do you know the applicable statutes of limitations for your lawsuit?
• It may be as little as 90 days if you are filing a will contest. 
• Talk to a Palm Beach probate litigator today if you are unsure whether or not the time has passed.
• Florida Courts do not reward those that sleep on their rights.

You Need Evidence to Prove It

• Your accusations may seem straight forward but it may not be enough to prove to a jury.
• Do you know whether or not your evidence is admissible in probate court?
• Evidence has to prove your case by a preponderance of the evidence.
• Do you know what that means?

A Jury is not Always a Good Idea

• Are you considering having a jury trial?
• This is a serious decision when you are preparing for a probate trial. 
• Do you understand the pros and cons of a jury trial?
• Before you file a demand for a jury trial talk to an experienced Palm Beach probate attorney today.
• These are just some of the considerations you need to talk about before you decide tofile a probate lawsuit in West Palm Beach.