How Do I Disqualify the Florida Probate Judge?

When can you get rid of a Florida probate judge? Florida probate lawyers know that in certain instances you may be able to get a judge disqualified or recused. Do you know what you need to do? Check out this recent appeal from the Third District Court of Appeal to learn more. Is it time to file your motion to disqualify?

Motions to Disqualify in Probate Court

• What do Florida estate attorneys need to do to get rid of the probate judge?
• A judge should be a neutral party in the case.
• If you feel that the Florida probate judge has prejudged your will contest, then there may be issues moving forward.
• How do you prove something like that?
• One way is to get the Judge’s statements on the record by hiring a Court reporter.
• What if you fail to do that?
• What other ways can you disqualify the probate judge?
• Do you know how the Judge is going to take the motion?
• Keep in mind they are probably the one deciding it!
• What else do you need to know about these motions before you go into Florida probate court?
• Check out this recent case out of Florida to learn more.

Wolfson v. Wolfson

• This was a marriage dissolution matter that was appealed in Florida.
• What does that have to do with Florida probate litigation?
• This appeal was based on a motion to disqualify the judge so more than you may think.
• Here the judge was actually disqualified.
• What do Florida estate attorneys need to put in a motion to disqualify to ensure it is granted?
• How are you going to get the Florida probate court judge disqualified?
• If you lose that motion do you still have a shot at a fair probate trial in Florida?

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