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?
West Palm Beach Inheritance Rights: Does a Child Who Was Not Born Before His or Her Parent Passed Away Inherit From the Deceased Parent?
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.
Florida Probate Litigation: For the testamentary aspects of a revocable trust to be valid, what formalities are required?
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?
Hearing Transcripts: What Florida estates can learn from Fusion GPS Founder Glen Simpson’s testimony about Michael Steele and the Russian Dossier
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.
When Should I Use Video Surviellance in My West Palm Beach Inheritance Lawsuit?
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?
The Use of Video Surveillance in Your Florida Probate Litigation Case
What is video surveillance? When is it used in civil lawsuits? Can video surveillance help me win my trust and estates case? Video surveillance may be appropriate in a lawsuit under particular circumstances. It is an additional cost and can be expensive depending on many factors. For example, how many people do you want surveilled? How many people do you need on your surveillance team? You need to be 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 probate matter. Can you use it at trial? Do you want to use it at trial? Will it substantially help your case?
Robert J. Hauser, Partner at Pankauski Hauser PLLC, Recognized in Super Lawyers 2018 Annual Directory (Business Edition)
Super Lawyers’ 2018 Annual Directory (Business Edition) lists Pankauski Hauser PLLC partner Robert J. Hauser as a “Super Lawyer” in appellate practice. This directory consists of the nation’s top attorneys in business practice areas from the published Super Lawyers lists. Only fifteen Florida attorneys are listed in the Business Edition in the field of appellate practice.
The Greatest Change to Florida Estates in Decades — both houses of Congress just passed the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017
An end of year Christmas present which has a profound impact on families, small businesses and estate planning lawyers. If you are planning your estate, you will want to speak with your probate attorney in Florida .
Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal is Relocating
Florida’s Fourth DCA is moving! As of Tuesday, January 2, 2018, the Fourth DCA will be in its new building. The new courthouse is located at 110 South Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. If you are a Florida appellate attorney, click here for more information about the Fourth DCA’s new home.
Florida Probate Laws: Do adopted children inherit from their adoptive parents or their natural parents?
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.