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Time is of the Essence in Florida Trust and Estates Litigation: How Long Do I Have to Contest a Florida Will?

Uncategorized Jul 21, 2016
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Florida trust and estates litigators know that time if of the essence in Florida probate litigation. Does it matter how long I take to contest a Florida will? What if I miss the deadline? Can my Florida trial attorney West Palm Beach help me? What is a statute of limitation? What is a notice of administration? If you are involved in probate litigation, or think that you may want to contest a will, you need to be familiar with Florida’s strict statutes of limitations and Florida Statute 733.212.

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What Do You Do If You Suspect Financial Abuse of the Elderly or Financial Exploitation?

Uncategorized Jul 20, 2016
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Do you suspect that someone has mis-used a power of attorney in Florida or taken money from your elderly relative or grandparent in Boynton Beach? Is your friend’s son-in-law or step child abusing their privileges to an elderly person’s bank account? What do I do if I suspect that my elderly friend or parent is being financially exploited? According to Florida law, what is financial exploitation? Ask any West Palm Beach trust lawyer and they will tell you that financial abuse of the elderly in Florida is a serious concern.

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When I Die, Is My Money Really Safe In My Florida Trust?

Uncategorized Jul 19, 2016
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Selecting the right people to handle your Florida probate matters is critical. Trust and estate administration can take a lot of time and dedication. In addition, giving someone access to your Palm Beach estate and assets is serious. If the wrong person gains control over your money and property, your estate could quickly be diminished. You may want to check out a  May 25, 2016 article, in the New York Times, about a lawyer who steals thousands of dollars from his deceased client’s estate.

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Estate Planning: Woman Leaves $390,000 to Musicians in an Orchestra

Uncategorized Jul 19, 2016
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Why should I bother to have a Florida will? What happens if I fail to hire a West Palm Beach attorney to create an estate plan for me? What will happen to my Palm Beach estate if I die without a will or trust? Can the entities I wish to donate to get money from my Florida estate even if I fail to specify my intentions in my will? A July 15, 2016 New York Times article discusses an “unusual item” in a woman’s will. This article shows that, by having a simple estate plan, you can actually control who gets what when you die.

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Does My Aging Mom or Dad Really Need a Guardian?

Uncategorized Jul 19, 2016
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Is someone you love the subject of a Florida guardianship matter? Are you looking to contest a guardianship in Florida probate court? When is a guardianship necessary? How can I appeal a guardianship? Do I need help from a Florida probate litigator? How do I protect my parents from being subjected to a guardianship when they dont really need to be?

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Florida Guardianship Law: When Can I Participate in a Florida Guardianship Proceeding?

Uncategorized Jul 18, 2016
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Pursuant to Florida guardianship law, what are my rights? Can I participate in a Florida guardianship proceeding for my spouse, mom, or dad? Can I participate in a guardianship proceeding of anyone? Who has the ability to go into a probate court West Palm Beach and have a say in someones guardianship proceeding? Can you have a Florida guardianship appeal? Anyone who is involved in aguardianship matter in Florida, and has been shut out without being given an opportunity to be heard, will want to read Zelman v. Zelman.

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