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How to Avoid a Florida Guardianship

Uncategorized Jul 11, 2016
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Are you trying to prevent a relative from appointing a guardian in West Palm Beach? Is there a way to make sure that I do not become the subject of a guardianship matter in Florida? Could Sumner Redstone have avoided his guardianship lawsuit? Is Sumner Redstone’s guardianship lawsuit really over?

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Florida Guardianship and Probate Litigation:Sanctions

Uncategorized Jul 11, 2016
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What if the opposing party in a guardianship lawsuit or inheritance dispute disobeys the West Palm Beach probate court? What if they disobey the Florida court willfully? What if the opposing party is making discovery impossible for your Delray Beach probate litigator? What if an opposing party’s actions are causing an “unreasonable delay”? If you are involved in trust and estates or guardianship litigation, and the opposing part is deliberately going against the court, you may be entitled to sanctions.

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What is “Relevant Information” that a Trustee of a Florida Trust Must Provide to the Trust’s Beneficiaries?

Uncategorized Jul 11, 2016
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What are the duties of a Florida trustee? What are the rights of the  beneficiaries of a Palm Beach trust to obtain accountings? What if I am a Boca Raton trustee and do not act properly? As a Florida trustee, what is the relevant information that I must share with the beneficiaries? Can my probate lawyer help to ensure that I uphold my trustee duties properly?

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Florida Codicils and Wills

Uncategorized Jul 10, 2016
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What is a Florida codicil? When is a codicil valid? How is a codicil different than a will? Do I need an estate planning attorney West Palm Beach to help me amend my Florida will? You may want to read Florida Statute 732.502.

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What is a Multiplier in Florida Trust and Estates Litigation?

Uncategorized Jul 10, 2016
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What is a multiplier in probate litigation? Why should I be familiar with this term if I am involved in a West Palm Beach inheritance lawsuit? What does my probate litigation attorney need to know about multipliers? Can your estate lawyer seek a multiplier? DID your attorney seek a multiplier to get more in attorneys fees? You may want to read a June 1, 2016 Fourth District Court of Appeal (DCA) opinion.

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According to Florida Law, What Constitutes a Valid Will?

Uncategorized Jul 10, 2016
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What is required for a will to be valid in Florida? Do you think that the Delray Beach will you created may be invalid? Is it important to execute a will properly?  How do I know if my trust and estates lawyer drafted my will correctly? What statute should my estate planning attorney be very familiar with? Do I need to hire an estate planning attorney West Palm Beach to draft my Florida estate plan or can I do it myself?

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Florida Probate Lawyers and the Concept of Waivers

Uncategorized Jul 6, 2016
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In Florida probate litigation, what is a waiver? When should you sign a waiver? What if I unknowingly signed a waiver? Can my probate litigator help me to understand a waiver that I am confused about? What should my trust and estates law firm know about waivers? You may want to read Bueno v. Workman.

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