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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — On April 27, 2016, guardianship litigation attorney John Pankauski spoke to approximately 80 employees of the V.A. in West Palm Beach. 

Robert Hauser, board certified appellate specialist of the Pankauski Law Firm, was recognized by Legal Aid Society on May 7,2016 for his significant victory in a Palm Beach guardianship appeal. He was the recipient of the Pro Bono Appellate Law Award. We are honored to have Mr. Hauser as a partner at our boutique probate and guardianship litigation firm, which is located inWest Palm Beach, FL.

What do Florida families and guardianship attorneys West Palm Beach need to know about the Sumner Redstonecase? How can you avoid a guardianship trial Boca Raton? What will the guardianship judge rule in Mr. Redstone’s matter? 

Do you know what a power of appointment is under Florida trust law? This, like a lot of probate law is an area where if you don’t “use it” you will certainly “lose it.” Want to learn more? Check out this recent case from the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Why are guardianships a good option in Florida? Ask any Florida probate lawyer about the undue influence and duress a con person can place onto your loved ones. How can a guardianship in Florida help? It may be better to understand what a Florida estate lawyer and a guardianship petition can do for the benefit of your loved ones. Check out this recent article about a man in England who lost over $100,000 after financial abuse that may have been prevented with the help of a guardianship proceeding.

Damages are always an important part of your probate litigation Florida case. Damages are typically the “last” element which your Florida probate lawyer needs to prove at your inheritance trial. So, if you have a tortious interference with expectancy or inheritance lawsuit in Palm Beach, or perhaps a will challenge in Delray Beach, remember to prove damages and understand how you are going to prove damages. A recent Palm Beach appeals court case involving a  $28 Million medical malpractice case highlights the importance of damages at trial, and on appeal, and also thecollateral source rule in Florida. 

If you are thinking of being a guardian of your parent, or other relative, look before you leap, some guardianship lawyers Florida or elder law attorneys Boca Raton may tell you.  Why?

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, board certified appellate specialist Rob  Hauser of the Pankauski Law Firm achieved a significant victory in a guardianship case on an issue of first impression in Florida.  To read Florida’s 4th District Court of Appeal’s opinion in this Palm Beach guardianship case, click on this 4th DCA link: http://www.4dca.org/opinions/Nov.%202015/11-4-15/4D15-357.op.pdf

How do you plan on paying your West Palm Beach probate attorney?  Did you know there are three ways to negotiate a fee structure and that you may be able to pay contingent on recovery? What type of fee arrangement works best for you and your needs in West Palm Beach?

Are you worried because you have been chosen to serve as the  personal representative of your father’s West Palm Beach estate? Do you understand what a personal representative does?Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know how hard it can be to go it alone. You may be obligated to retain a counsel as a “resident agent” if you are not a licensed attorney in Florida. Do you know what you have to do?