According to a February 4, 2018 New York Times article, the beneficiaries of James Brown’s estate have not yet received their inheritances. This is because more than a dozen lawsuits related to his estate have been filed.
According to a February 4, 2018 New York Times article, the beneficiaries of James Brown’s estate have not yet received any money. This is because more than a dozen lawsuits related to his estate have been filed. Probate lawyers know that litigation can make the probate process much longer. One of the lawsuits challenges whether Brown’s widow, Tommie Rae Hynie, was even his wife. What if he was not legally married to her?
Do adopted children inherit from their adoptive parents or their natural parents? When does a child’s right to inherit from their natural parent no longer exist? Do adopted children inherit from the parents that adopted them? What about foster children? If I am adopted, can I still inherit from my biological father? You should read Florida Statute 732.108.
What does dying intestate mean? In a Palm Beach probate proceeding, what is a petition to determine intestate beneficiaries? What is Florida Statute 733.105? What should probate litigators know about a petition to determine intestate beneficiaries and the doctrine of res judicata? A February 22,2017 Second DCA opinion answers these questions.
Are you involved in a Florida probate or estate proceeding in Florida? If you are, and a judgment was handed down that is not favorable to you, you may be thinking about an appeal. What does a probate appeal entail? Should you hire a West Palm Beach appellate lawyer? There are four things you absolutely need to understand prior to analyzing the likelihood of your appeal being successful.
On January 19, 2018, MSN reported that singer Dolores O’Riordan had passed away. She was best known for her role as the singer in the renowned band The Cranberries. She was only 46 years old when she passed away unexpectedly. Did she have a will or a proper estate plan in place? Which trust and estates law firm will handle the probate process for her estate?
When does the right to inherit vest? West Palm Beach trust and estates lawyers know that the right to inherit begins at the time of conception. What if the child was not born before his or her parents passed away? It doesn’t matter! The child still inherits. If you are carrying the unborn child of the decedent, you should definitely read Florida Statute 732.106.
What is required to properly execute a Florida will? What is Florida Statute 732.502? Do Florida wills and trusts need to be in writing? Do Florida wills and trusts need to be witnessed and signed? Does a Palm Beach will or trust need to be notarized? Florida Statute 732.502 lists the requirements that must be followed in order to properly execute a will in Florida. How is this relevant to a revocable trust?
What in the world does a Florida probate case have in common with the ongoing Russian investigation, including the August 22, 2017 testimony of Fusion GPS Founder Glen Simpson before the Judiciary Committee? More than you may realize.
Is video surveillance even allowed to be used in a civil lawsuit in Florida? What should trust and estates lawyers in Orlando know about video surveillance? When can video surveillance be useful in my inheritance battle? Can I use video surveillance in my Florida guardianship matter to prove that someone is incompetent? Can I use video surveillance in my Florida will contest to prove that the decedent was forced to sign a will? How can video surveillance help in a West Palm Beach undue influence lawsuit? Probate litigators in West Palm Beach know that video surveillance can be useful in some civil actions. However, the pros and cons should be weighed before committing to it. Are you aware of how to use video surveillance and how to properly video surveillance someone? Ask your probate litigation attorney if video surveillance is appropriate for your particular Palm Beach probate matter. Can you use it at an Orlando probate trial? Do you want to use it at your trust and estates trial? Will it substantially help your inheritance case?