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.
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.
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?
Pankauski Hauser PLLC is excited to make a move! As you can see from the picture, the renovations of our master conference room and litigation paralegal workstations continue at our new law office. The new home of our boutique probate and business litigation firm is conveniently located at 415 South Olive Ave in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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.
What is the Best Evidence Rule in Guardianship Litigation? How is it relevant to my Palm Beach probate lawsuit? According to Florida Law, what are the exceptions to this rule? Why is it important that my trial attorney West Palm Beach is very familiar with Best Evidence Rule and the exceptions? If you are involved in a will contest or inheritnce lawsuit, you may want to read this June 1, 2016 Fourth District Court of Appeal(DCA).
Pokémon Go, a new app that has captured the world’s attention, may not just be all fun and games. According to a July,13,2016 ABA Journal article, the game “spurs lawyers to stop and consider legal issues.” What legal issues can arise from a silly Pokémon game? How will Pokémon Go affect probate litigation in South Florida? What does my trust and estates lawyer need to know about this crazy new game?
What is a Florida Durable Power of Attorney? Why is it an important part of an estate plan Palm Beach? What are the benefits of having a Florida Power of Attorney?Do you understand the different between a durable power of attorney and a standard power of attorney? Chapter 709 of the Florida Statutes contains very important information regarding Durable Powers of Attorney and your Boca Raton estate.
If my husband dies, am I entitled to any of his property or money? Can my wife leave her home to someone else in her Florida will? Does a surviving spouse have rights in Florida trust and estates law? Can my husband leave me and our minor children nothing? What right do I have as a spouse in Florida? If you are a spouse, you will want to be familiar with these rights.
If someone dies in Florida without a will, his or her property passes through Florida intestacy. Heirs usually inherit. But who is considered an heir? How do I know if I am an heir of someone’s Palm Beach estate? Do I need to hire a probate litigator West Palm Beach to find out? If I am anheir, am I guaranteed an inheritance? Can my brothers and sisters, who are also heirs, interfere with my inheritance with help from skilled trust and estates trial lawyers?