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Do Trustees in West Palm Beach Owe a Fiduciary Duty to the Beneficiaries? Yes!

Uncategorized Apr 3, 2019
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Are you a beneficiary of a Florida trust? If so, do you believe that the trustee has acted improperly? Has the trustee of your mom’s Florida trust taken funds for his own benefit? Has the personal representative of your dad’s Palm Beach estate failed to act in the best interest of the beneficiaries?  Florida probate litigation includes trust disputes.  You may want to check out Turkish v. Brody, a recent case out of the Third District Court of Appeal, to learn more. 

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Civil Litigation, Probate Battles, and Video Surveillance

Uncategorized Apr 3, 2019
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What does video surveillance have to do with civil litigation in Palm Beach? Why would a party in a Miami probate lawsuit want to video surveil someone? How can video surveillance help me in my Orlando probate lawsuit? What is video surveillance? When is it used in Florida civil lawsuits? Can video surveillance help me win my inheritance case? Ask your probate litigation attorney if video surveillance is appropriate for your particular probate matter. Can you use it at trial? Do you want to use it at trial? Will it substantially help your case?

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Adoption and Florida Inheritances

Uncategorized Apr 2, 2019
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Does an adopted child inherit from the parents who adopted him or her? What inheritance rights do adopted children have? In Florida, can an adopted adult daughter or son be excluded from a trust that allows all children of a certain person to inherit? What should Florida probate lawyers know about adoption and inheritance rights? Does Florida inheritance law differentiate between people who are adopted  as a child vs. as an adult? A  June 19, 2013  Fourth DCA opinion, Dennis v. Kline discusses this issue. 

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Florida Estate Litigation:Third Parties & Duress

Uncategorized Apr 2, 2019
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What is duress? When can it be a defense in your estate matter? What should probate lawyers know about duress? Is duress applicable in your Florida trust lawsuit? If you are considering duress as a defense in your Florida case, or if you simply wish to learn more about duress, you should read a Fourth DCA opinion, AMS Staff Leasing Inc. v. Taylor. 

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Reformation to Correct Mistakes in Florida Trusts: What Does Florida Statute 736.0415 Say?

Uncategorized Apr 2, 2019
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What is required for proper execution of an Orlando trust? Was your dad’s Orlando trust executed despite an error in drafting? Was a required signature to make a Florida trust valid forgotten? Do you know what remedies the Orlando probate court might have under such circumstances? You may want to look at the court’s powers of reformation. Specifically, you should read Florida Statute 736.0415.

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Inheriting Your Parent’s Orlando Residence

Uncategorized Apr 1, 2019
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Did your mother or father die in Florida with a house, or a homestead? If you live out of state, not in Florida, you’re probably wondering how you inherit your father or mother’s house. Inheriting your parents residence, what they call Florida homestead, is an interesting issue in the law.

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How do I Give Notice to a Creditor if the Creditor is Unknown? Florida Probate Rule 5.241

Uncategorized Apr 1, 2019
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What are creditors in Florida probate litigation? When do you need to provide notice to creditors? How do you give notice to creditors in the Florida probate process? Why do I need to know about creditors if I am the personal representative of a Palm Beach estate?  Creditor claims and disputes are almost always present in the probate process of a decedent’s estate.

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When is Duress a Defense in a Florida Probate Lawsuit?

Uncategorized Mar 28, 2019
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Was a person forced to sign an estate planning document that they did not wish to sign? Did your evil sister or brother threaten your mom to change her POA? If you feel that a signature on a will, POA, or any estate planning document was forced, you may be able to argue duress. However, West Palm Beach probate lawyers know that there are certain factors that must be established in order to prove duress. A Fourth DCA opinion, AMS Staff Leasing Inc. v. Taylor, defines duress and explains those factors. 

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