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What 3 Factors do Florida Probate Courts Consider When Determining Whether to Grant a Motion for Transfer of Venue or Forum Non Conviens

Uncategorized Jul 31, 2017
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What Florida law governs motions for a transfer in venue? Can a trust and estates case be transferred to another venue that is more convenient for the parties and witnesses? When is a transfer of venue proper? What factors must the court consider when determining whether a probate case should be transferred to a different county in Florida? What is Florida statute 47.122? What should my Fort Lauderdale trust lawyer know about the doctrine of forum non conveniens? A recent July 26,2017 Fourth DCA opinion involves a motion to transfer POA litigation from Broward County, Florida to Seminole County, Florida.

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Florida Probate Litigation: How Can I Collect a Judgment When the Defendant Refuses to Pay?

Uncategorized Jul 28, 2017
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Have you obtained a favorable verdict in Palm Beach court? Is the defendant failing to pay up? What tools can you use to collect a judgment? How do you collect a judgment if the defendant has no money to pay it or refuses to pay? Do you know how to pursue sanctions? You may want to take a look at a Fourth District Court of Appeal case, MYD Marine Distributor Inc. v. International Paint LTD.

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When Fees for a Florida Guardian or Attorney are submitted to the Court for Determination, What Criteria Shall the Court Consider?

Uncategorized Jul 28, 2017
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How do guardianship lawyers in Florida get paid? How does a probate judge determine whether the fees requested by a guardianship attorney are reasonable or not? What happens if the probate judge deems requested attorneys fees unreasonable? What is Florida Statute 744.108? Are there certain criteria that a guardianship court must consider when awarding fees for Palm Beach guardians or lawyers?You may want to check out this May 10,2017 Fourth District Court of Appeal ( DCA) opinion, Meyer v. Watras, regarding Florida guardianships and attorneys fees.

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Did Chester Bennington Die Without a Will?

Uncategorized Jul 20, 2017
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West Palm Beach probate litigators know, and statistics show, that young people tend to pass away without an estate plan. This makes sense since death is the last thing on a healthy, young person’s mind. Unfortunately, however, young lives are sometimes taken away way too soon. Did forty-one year old Chester Bennington die without a will? If he did, what will happen to his Los Angeles estate? Will his wife and six children inherit his fortune?

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Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Has Passed Away

Uncategorized Jul 20, 2017
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On July 20, 2017, CNBC reported that Chester Bennington, the renowned singer for Linkin Park, has allegedly committed suicide. He was found dead in his house in Los Angeles, California. Bennington leaves behind a wife and six children. Did he have an estate plan in place? Who will inherit his wealth? Who will inherit rights to his beloved music? Did he have a will?

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After 67 Years of Marriage, a Palm Beach Couple Divorces: What Will Happen to Their $750 Million in Real Estate Holdings?

Uncategorized Jul 20, 2017
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Are you involved in a Palm Beach probate where there is an issue of who inherits joint bank accounts after a Florida divorce? Are you familiar with Florida Probate Law 732.507, and whether an ex-spouse inherits if they are still listed in a Florida will? How can divorce affect bank accounts and inheritances? According to the Palm Beach Post, Burt and Lucille Handelsman are getting divorced. This Palm Beach couple built a real estate empire that “encompasses some of the toniest shops on Worth Avenue, restaurants in Delray Beach, bars in Key West and retail complexes in upstate New York.”  West Palm Beach estate lawyers can’t help but wonder what will happen to their assets. What will happen to their bank accounts? Will they still inherit from each others estates when one of them dies?

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Woman Leaves Life Insurance Policy to her Cats and Dogs

Uncategorized Jul 19, 2017
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Do you want to be certain that your pet will be taken care of when you die? Can you leave your dog, cat,or fish money in a Florida trust? How can I gift my Florida estate to my beloved fur baby? On May 18, 2017, The Oregonian reported that an Oregon woman has decided to leave her life insurance policy to her pets.

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38 Year Old Bassist, David Zablidowsky, Passes Away in Florida: Did He Have a Will?

Uncategorized Jul 19, 2017
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On Saturday, July 15, 2017, The Palm Beach Post reported that David Zablidowsky had passed away. His band’s RV had a flat tire. Upon discovering the flat tire, the driver of the RV pulled off the highway and a tractor trailer crashed into the RV. The New York based band had been traveling to a concert in St. Petersburg, Florida. Zablidowsky was a bassist who had also performed with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Z02. Furthermore, he had toured with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. At only 38 years old, did Zablidowsky have an estate plan or Florida will?

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Musician David Zablidowsky Dies in Florida RV Crash

Uncategorized Jul 19, 2017
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On Saturday, July 15, 2017, The Palm Beach Post reported that David Zablidowsky had passed away. His band’s RV had a flat tire. They pulled off the highway and a tractor trailer crashed into the them. The New York based band had been traveling to a concert in St. Petersburg, Florida. Zablidowsky was a bassist who had also performed with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Z02. Furthermore, he had toured with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. At only 38 years old, did Zablidowsky have a Florida will?

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