Probate Litigation & Sibling Rivalry: weighing the personal cost

In Florida, divorce attorneys and probate attorneys are faced with dealing with not only the law and financial matters of the parties involved, but also the personal matters of the parties.   For Florida probate attorneys who handle litigation, they know that while family members may “fight” over money and property, often times, there are very strong personal feelings involved among brothers and sisters.  How you deal with those feelings, and weather your attorney knows how to deal with those emotions is/are important.  Yes, non legal issues, non financial issues, such as disdain for family members, are prevalent and often major “influencers” to litigation.   Sibling rivalries are common.  One child who may inherit more than another may be the object of scorn from a sibling. Childhood disagreements or petty jealousies may come to the surface after mom and dad pass away.  One child who inherits “equally” as others may not believe that that is “fair.”  Indeed, “equal” is not always “fair.”   Communications can break down or cease to exist.  Weighing your relationship with your family members is an important factor.  How will litigating with a brother or sister affect your relationship with that sibling?  Is it worth the cost?  Advocate hard. Litigate smart.