Can anyone execute a Florida will? Can a minor execute a valid will in Palm Beach County? What is testamentary capacity? What should Florida probate lawyers know about testamentary capacity? When does a person have testamentary capacity?
What is formal notice? When is formal notice required in Orlando probate litigation? What should Orlando probate and trust lawyers know about formal notice? What are the requirements of serving formal notice on someone? Is formal notice required under the Florida Probate Rules to seek personal liability against a Florida trustee?
When can you freeze an account or get an injunction over financial assets? Are you involved in probate litigation involving estates, Orlando inheritances and/or trusts? Has a trustee, or someone who had access to someone’s money, misused a power of attorney or improperly taken money?
What do you do if there is vague language in a Florida will or trust? How do you interpret a Florida trust? How do you read a trust if it is not clear? Are their specific provisions in mom or dad’s Palm Beach trust that are confusing you? When do I need a probate litigator to help me identify the true meaning of a provision in a Florida will?What if a trust contains a sentence that could have multiple meanings? A June 20, 2012 Third DCA case , Glenn v. Roberts, demonstrates how easy it is for people to read the same document but interpret it differently.
Did you know that the winning party in a Florida probate lawsuit is entitled to costs? Are costs different than attorneys fees? What should my trust litigator tell me about obtaining costs and fees from the opposing party? A recent Third DCA opinion, Miami Beach Club Motel Condominium Association v. RDR Seashore, reminds us that the winning party to a Florida lawsuit is entitled to “get” costs.
A recent Miami appeals court case, from Florida’s 3rd District Court of Appeals, reminds us that the winning party to a Florida lawsuit is entitled to “get” costs.
Our law firm, Pankauski Hauser, handles probate litigation throughout Florida. However, there is a recent Georgia case that you may find helpful if you are involved with a will contest or a probate lawsuit. In Slosberg v. Giller, the court thoroughly defines undue influence. It is always interesting for Florida probate litigation attorneys to see how other courts are defining undue influence. Furthermore, this case may help you to understand what undue influence is, which may be relevant to your Palm Beach estate lawsuit.
What is Florida Trust Code, section 736.003? What duties do trustees in Florida have? What is the duty of impartiality? Does this duty exist in Florida? What should West Palm Beach probate lawyers know about trustee’s duties?
What is a motion to disqualify? Under what circumstances should a West Palm Beach lawyer be disqualified? You should read a January 5, 2018 Second DCA opinion, Furman v. Furman.
How do you remove a trustee in Florida? Why are Palm Beach probate litigators often told by a beneficiary that they want to remove the trustee? What actions does removing a trustee require? Does Florida law even allow a beneficiary to remove a trustee?