How to Read a Florida Trust

What do you do if there is vague language in a Florida will or trust? How do you interpret a Florida trust? How do you read a trust if it is not clear? Are their specific provisions in mom or dad’s Palm Beach trust that are confusing you? When do I need a probate litigator to help me identify the true meaning of a provision in a Florida will?What if a trust contains a sentence that could have multiple meanings?  A June 20, 2012 Third DCA case , Glenn v. Roberts, demonstrates  how easy it is for people to read the same document but interpret it differently.

In Glenn v. Roberts, the provision in question states ” I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, of whatsoever the same may be situate unto my friend, Terry Glenn, having full confidence he will honor all request made to him by me prior to my death as to friends whom I desire he benefit.” What does this mean? Does this mean that Terry Glenn inherits anything? Is Terry supposed to distribute the property to others? If you are not certain what language in a Florida will or trust means, you should contact an experienced West Palm Beach probate lawyer.