Florida probate lawyers know that trusts are becoming popular as will substitutes. Did you know that you can hold real estate and other large pieces of property in trust for future generations to avoid the pains of probate? What duties will a trustee have in that instance? Check out this recent case out of the Federal Court in South Dakota where the United States Government was sued for breach of trust! How do Florida estate lawyer prove breach of trust in probate court?
What does the current GOP presidential field have to do with Florida probate litigation? Florida probate lawyers know when it comes to big bucks, large assets or any sizeable inheritance that here is going to be mud thrown. Do you know how protect your loved ones from a frivolous will contest in Florida probate court?
Believe it or not but in Florida probate litigation the majority of cases settle outside of Court. Do you know why? If you agree to a confidential settlement (or even a non-confidential one for that matter) you better be prepared to stand by the agreement. What happens when a Florida probate lawyer or client violates a settlement agreement in probate court? Check out this recent appeal from Florida to learn more.
Florida litigants are entitled to a fair probate lawsuit. That includes a fair probate judge to oversee the Florida probate lawsuit. What do you do when a judge is not being fair? It may be time to file a motion to disqualify. Do you know what the judge can consider when making their determination on this type of motion? Check out this recent probate lawsuit to learn more.
An interesting guardianship issue arose in a recent Palm Beach appeal. Can a ward subject to a guardianship still get married without the guardian’s consent? Florida probate lawyers know the answer is “it depends.” But what does it depend on? Check out the case to learn more.
Florida probate lawyers know that winning on an appeal can be complicated. Did you know that you may needmore than just the law on your side? What else do you need? Check out this recent Florida appeal to learn more about winning on appeal.
Florida probate lawyers know that you need to worry about jurisdiction on appeal, but do you know what that means? Failure to have an appealable issue can be fatal to the review of your Florida probate lawsuit. Do you know when an appeals tribunal lacks jurisdiction in Florida? Check out this recent appeal from the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami to learn more.
Are you concerned about trust mismanagement in a Florida trust? Family trustees have their benefits but removing them can be personal, ask any Florida probate lawyer. What can you do? It may be time topetition the Florida probate court. Do you know how?
Are you the settlor of a Florida family trust? Florida probate lawyers know that many people like to amend their family trusts from time to time as permitted in the trust charter. Do you know how to amend a trust in Florida? Check out this recent case out of California that shows how improper amendments could lead to Florida trust litigation. What do you need to know?
When do Florida residents lose testamentary capacity according to the Florida probate court? This is an important question for Florida probate lawyers. Is it malpractice if an estate attorney helps an incompetent client amend their estate plan? Check out this recent appeal centered attorney’s fees that raises many more issues.