Gay marriage and the rights of same sex couples to marry, and divorce, are    issues which are just the tip of the legal iceberg.  What about inheritance rights and rights to Palm Beach probate and property?  In Florida, for example, inheritance rights for a widow or a spouse or a husband or wife are very, very valuable.  Do same sex couples have inheritance rights? Does it matter whether DOMA is crumbling but same sex marriage is still outlawed in some states?

Experienced guardian litigators Palm Beach know that attorneys fees can get  very, very expensive.  Just consider a “typical” hotly contested legal battle over a guardianship in Delray Beach probate court, or the probate court in Palm Beach Gardens, for example.  If family members are “fighting” over who gets to control mom or dad’s money and property, or if heirs and sisters and brothers are fighting over who will make the personal decisions for mom or dad, you can understand how time will be spent on these legal arguments by the guardianship litigators.

Have you filed for guardianship in Palm Beach County, Florida? Maybe  someone else has filed for guardianship Palm Beach Gardens for your mom or dad…..or, maybe your spouse !   Florida guardianship is a unique area of the law.  If you want to see some pointers or tips about Florida guardianship, here is a link to free videos on the many subjects of guardians Florida:  http://www.pankauskilawfirm.com/ 11 Pointers and Tips About Florida Guardianships & Palm Beach Guardians Guardianship courts Palm Beach will do what they believe is in the best interests of the Ward: the person who is the subject of the guardianship. A guardianship Florida can last for the lifetime of the person: until they pass away. Remember: guardianships can be expensive. Probate judges –that is, guardianship judges Florida–will make the call and rule on all aspects of any Florida guardian matters Guardianships are serious stuff, since you are talking about a Florida citizen’s human rights and civil liberties, in addition to who will run their money and administer their property. Who will decide where the person shall live and who he or she sees and socializes or does not socialize with ? Who will be in charge of all the money? A guardian will only serve as long as the probate court West Palm Beach believes it is in the best interests of a Ward If someone lost capacity, that is, if someone was incapacitated, perhaps due todementia or Alzheimer’s disease and needs a guardian, if they regain capacity, […]

If you are wondering: How long does a Palm Beach guardianship last, you may wish to watch a new, free Palm Beach guardianship video. Here is the link for the guardianship Palm Beach video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1w82dxWnOY&feature=youtu.be Things to Remember About Palm Beach Guardianships Guardianship courts Palm Beach will do what they believe is in the best interests of the Ward: the person who is the subject of the guardianship.  A guardianship Florida can last for the lifetime of the person: until they pass away. Remember: guardianships can be expensive. Probate judges –that is, guardianship judges Florida–will make the call and rule on all aspects of any Florida guardian matters Guardianships are serious stuff, since you are talking about a Florida citizen’s human rights and civil liberties, in addition to who will run their money and administer their property.  Who will decide where the person shall live and who he or she sees and socializes or does not socialize with ?  Who will be in charge of all the money? A guardian will only serve as long as the probate court West Palm Beach believes it is in the best interests of a Ward If someone lost capacity, that is, if someone was incapacitated, perhaps due todementia or Alzheimer’s disease and needs a guardian, if they regain capacity, the guardianship may be limited, diminished or ended How can someone need a guardian one day and not need one the next? Sometimes, people bounce back, such as with the treatment of dementia. Once you get […]

If you are involved in a Probate or Guardianship matter in Palm Beach County, Florida, you will want to know about abrand new (November, 2014) administrative order that was just issued.  If you are a probate litigator Palm Beach or a party to a guardianship proceeding, you should consider reading this new Probate Court administrative order.  The new probate & guardianship order deals with emergency situations.

Thinking about filing a guardianship for mom or dad in Palm Beach County? Or, perhaps you are already involved in aguardianship lawsuit Delray Beach.  There is a new, free online video about Florida guardianships and healthcare documents.  Do you know what a lesser restrictive alternative is and how you can avoid a guardianship with the right, simple estate plan and documents? Do you know the difference between a living will, a health care proxy, an advanced health care directive and healthcare durable power of attorney under Florida probate law?

There is a great article in this weekend’s Wall Street Journal by financial writer Liz Moyer. The Trouble With Trustees Liz Moyer’s piece in this past weekend’s (November 22-23, 2014) Wall Street Journal dealt with The Trouble With Trustees Many Palm Beach trust beneficiaries could probably relate to that title As many beneficiaries of revocable trusts Palm Beach, which then become irrevocable, find that their inheritance is not given to them “outright” Their inheritance is given to a trustee ! And the Boca Raton Trust beneficiary or heir or next of kin needs to ask the trustee for money. There’s no roadmap to how trusts are administered, and maybe trust lawyers Palm Beach should put on a trust seminar to teach the trust beneficiaries how to deal with a trustee The “battle” over family wealth and family money continues Not only do trustees and executors of wills deal with the IRS on the Estate Tax issue or the inheritance tax issue, but Trustees deal with beneficiaries of family trusts Trusts which may be irrevocable Trusts which the adult children may not like the terms of Many trust beneficiaries believe the money is “their” money or “family” money and they don’t like the idea of requesting or asking for “their money” from a stranger: the trustee who may be a bank or a trust lawyer

Thinking about hiring a personal representative for a Palm Beach probate ?   Here are some tips to consider if you are getting involved in a Palm Beach probate.

Is mom or dad getting along in years and maybe they need some help with paying their bills or making decisions? Well, if you have thought that a guardianship may be appropriate, you may want to see a new Florida probate video available online, for free. Here is the link to the free Palm Beach guardianship video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpuJzWarbp0&feature=youtu.be Is a Palm Beach Guardianship of Your Parents Necessary? When do you know if a guardianship is appropriate for your mom or dad? After all, Palm Beach guardianships are NOT just for children or minors. Every day it seems, probate courts in Delray Beach to Palm Beach Gardens are charged with making important decisions about adults Sometimes, it’s not our decision whether there is a guardianship for mom or dad Often, a brother or sister files for guardianship Palm Beach and the issue is addressed at that time: they file a petition with the Probate Court West Palm Beach suggesting that mom or dad is not competent or incapacitated Sometimes, when mom or dad suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s, the concern or the urgency to protect mom or dad, and their money, is increased Is a Florida Guardianship Necessary if Mom Had a POA? Is a Palm Beach guardianship needed if mom or dad had a Florida power of attorney? Ask any guardianship lawyer Palm Beach and they will tell you that a basic estate plan can do a lot more than just save “Florida inheritance tax” (US Estate Tax since Florida doesnt have […]

Wondering how to handle Florida appellate issues on divorce?  Trying to  modify alimony in a Palm Beach divorce, but wondering how the family law court ruling will hold up on appeal? Or maybe somebody modified alimony already and you want to appeal it.  A recent, November 19, 2014 appeals court case from Palm Beach’s 4th District Court of Appeal addresses Florida divorce law and appellate issues.  Specifically, how do you modify alimony in a Palm Beach divorce case?