According to USA Today, Nascar’s beloved Betty Jane France died this past Monday, August 29 2016. Who was Betty Jane France? What did she do to shape Nascar to be what it is today? How much money is her estate worth ? Did she have a will created by an estate planning attorney? Who will inherit from her valuable estate?
Are YOU entitled to be the personal representative of a Florida estate? What is the difference between an executor and a personal representative? Who is entitled to preference to administer a Florida estate? What Florida law gives that entitlement? Trust and Estates litigators know that, when involved in probate litigation or an inheritance dispute, familiarity with Florida Statute 733.301 is usually very important.
Can a beneficiary of a Florida estate or a Florida trust obtain punitive damages when involved in a probate litigation or a trust litigation lawsuit? What are punitive damages? When are they relevant in probate litigation?What should your trust and estates litigator Delray Beach know about them?
Have you just completed and executed a will and estate plan ? Do you know how your estate is going to function when you die? Probate litigators know that non probate assets, substitutes, and testamentary trusts are becoming more and more common. What are non-probate assets? How can a Florida estate avoid probate? Check out these two common non-probate assets, and find out which non probate assets Hillary and Bill Clinton have included in their estate planning.
Who will inherit Anton Yelchin’s wealth? How much was the Star Trek actor worth? After learning of the unexpected death of actor Anton Yelchin, it is hard not to wonder where his fortune is headed. The media has reported that he died without a will. What does this mean for his family?
Should my fiance and I consider a prenuptial agreement? What does a prenup have to do with Florida probate litigation? Can a prenup ensure that my children inherit from my Florida estate? Can a prenup waive Florida spousal inheritance rights? Will a prenup help the probate process in Florida to go smoothly for my heirs?
Selecting the right people to handle your Florida probate matters is critical. Trust and estate administration can take a lot of time and dedication. In addition, giving someone access to your Palm Beach estate and assets is serious. If the wrong person gains control over your money and property, your estate could quickly be diminished. You may want to check out a May 25, 2016 article, in the New York Times, about a lawyer who steals thousands of dollars from his deceased client’s estate.
Why should I bother to have a Florida will? What happens if I fail to hire a West Palm Beach attorney to create an estate plan for me? What will happen to my Palm Beach estate if I die without a will or trust? Can the entities I wish to donate to get money from my Florida estate even if I fail to specify my intentions in my will? A July 15, 2016 New York Times article discusses an “unusual item” in a woman’s will. This article shows that, by having a simple estate plan, you can actually control who gets what when you die.
If someone dies in Florida without a will, his or her property passes through Florida intestacy. Heirs usually inherit. But who is considered an heir? How do I know if I am an heir of someone’s Palm Beach estate? Do I need to hire a probate litigator West Palm Beach to find out? If I am anheir, am I guaranteed an inheritance? Can my brothers and sisters, who are also heirs, interfere with my inheritance with help from skilled trust and estates trial lawyers?
Are you a surviving spouse in Florida? Did you know that, as a surviving spouse, you are entitled to inherit certain things? What is family allowance? Is your probate litigation lawyer West Palm Beach asking for a family allowance for you? Do you qualify for a family allowance under Florida probate law?