What Do Probate Litigation And The US Women’s National Soccer Team Have In Common? More Than You May Think!

The US women’s national soccer team secured a a spot in the Women’s World Cup final last night with it’s 2-0 victory over the top ranked German team. So what does a Womens World Cup victory have in common with Palm Beach probate litigation? Read on to find out!

• Team captain Carli Lloyd remained focused in the face of 51,000 screaming fans, and placed a perfect shot in the back of the net for the benefit of her teammates.
  • Just like a personal representative of a Palm Beach estate or a trustee of a Florida trust must remained focused on their duty to administer the estate or trust properly for the benefit of whoever is named in the respective document.

• Celia Sasic, a player for the German team missed her opportunity when her penalty kick sailed wide left of the goal post in the 60th minute of the game.
  • Missing your opportunity in Probate litigation can be just as costly as missing an opportunity in a big game, there are numerous statutes of limitations that can bar you from contesting a probate or claiming against an estate in Florida,experienced probate lawyers know these limitations and can help you navigate them.

• Hope Solo, goaltender for the US team posted a shutout, her fifth straight, and defended her goal against all attacks.
  • Much like a goaltender a personal representative of a Delray Beach estatemust defend the estate against any claims against it, rule 5.030 of the probate rules actually requires a personal representative to retain an attorney to represent them and assist in defending against such claims.

• Germany’s Alexandra Popp and American midfielder Morgan Brian bumped heads when they both attempted to get the ball in the first half, although it was a gruesome hit both remained in the game.
  • Trustees and benificiaries of Florida trusts often bump heads regarding many things such as the distribution of assets in the Palm Beach trust, these disagreements can be troublesome and sometimes painful but trustees have a duty to see these disputes resolved.

• The US women played together as a team and never wavered even when times got tough.

• • Whether you’re playing soccer or administering a Boca Raton estate, it’s good to have strong teammates that will fight beside you in moments of crisis, when building your legal team, having experienced probate litigators for your probate matter is essential.

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