What does it mean to contest a will in Florida? Many heirs may feel a sense of entitlement to inherit from a Florida Probate. Florida has a strong public policy that permits residents to dispose of their property as they see fit. These two “forces” can collide. Like when a wealthy Palm Beacher dis-inherits her only daughter. Many family members from out of state want to know about contesting a will in Florida. We have previously provided Florida Legal Commentary on the 3 Month Time Limit to contest a will. Free Probate Videos To see a FREE FLORIDA PROBATE VIDEO about overturning a will based on fraud, CLICK HERE. For a free video on Understanding a Will Contest, CLICK HERE. That video discusses contesting a Florida will. Videos are often quickly educational, and easy to view. But the truth is that you probably learn the most from Florida Probate Laws. These laws are found in the Florida Statutes, called the Florida Probate Code. And the rules of the game are found in the Florida Probate Rules. Probate Court in Florida In Florida, there is a Probate Court that administers estates. Contesting a will in Florida will take place in a probate court. A probate is “opened” in the county of the deceased Florida resident. If a Petition for Administration was filed, you should “answer” it. “Also consider filing a counter petition to exercise your rights” suggests Will Contest Attorney John Pankauski. “If there is no probate, open one up” says […]

You only have a limited time for contesting a Florida will. Blow the deadline and it’s over. MOST of the time ! If you want to object to probate or are involved in a will contest, read on. If you are considering hiring an experienced probate litigation law firm on a contingency fee, you can read more by clicking HERE. Will Contests in Florida — what is it? A will contest is an objection raised against the validity of a will. If you believe that a will is invalid, you can hire a Florida estate litigator to contest the will on your behalf. Will contest lawsuits take place in probate courts in front of a probate judge. In order to determine whether you have a strong will contest case, you should consult with an experienced probate litigation lawyer. One question she will ask you is : why do you believe the will is not valid? Or, put another way. What is the legal or factual basis to object and overturn the will ? If the will-signer was not of SOUND MIND, the will is not valid. Same is true if the will was caused by fraud or duress. Hiring a Litigator for Contesting the Florida Will A will contest is a trial! Would you hire a foot doctor to do brain surgery? No! So, is your lawyer comfortable calling witnesses, raising objections and discussing evidence in the courtroom? Will he or she even take your case to trial? Or do […]