What does a wrongful death have to do with Florida probate litigation? You may not be aware but to sue for an estate you will have to appoint a personal representative of the estate. Who is supposed to serve? Also how do you sue for wrongful death in West Palm Beach? A recent case out of the Second District Court of Appeal against a well known South Florida supermarket may shed some light on that.
How long do you have to file to probate the estate? The answer may surprise you because in certain cases where the will was concealed the time limits may not apply. Want to learn more? Check out this recent case out of the Court of Appeals in Utah where a son tried to file to probate his father’s will twenty five years later.
Are you currently serving as the personal representative of a Florida estate that is embroiled in Florida probate litigation? Often times probate litigation can spill into other Court’s as well and you may end up asking your Florida trust lawyer if they can also help you in a foreclosure action! That is what happened in this recent case out of Illinois, check it out to learn more.
Are you currently drafting a simple Florida estate plan? Your number one goal should be to avoid Florida probate litigation that could eat up the entire estate in litigation fees. Before you go to a simple legal services website you should consider what a Florida trust lawyer or a Florida estate lawyer bring to the table. Here are a few things a legal services website likely will not (or cannot tell you).
Why are more and more people considering probate mediation as an alternative to Florida probate litigation?Florida trust lawyers and Florida probate litigation attorneys are recommending this form ofalternative dispute resolution more and more. Do you know why probate mediation is “all the rage” is West Palm Beach? Here are a few reasons.
Florida probate litigation can get expensive and some people are choosing to turn to alternative dispute resolutionas a result. Did you know that your local Florida trust lawyer may also do inheritance and trust mediation? What do you need to know about mediation that Estate lawyers in Florida already do.
When is a lawsuit subject to dismissal for a sham pleading? And do probate litigation law firms West Palm Beach need to know the difference between a frivolous lawsuit and one that is based upon a sham pleading? If you are involved in defending an estate or a Florida trust, consider this recent Palm Beach appeals case on sham pleadings and malicious prosecution claims in Florida. While it is not revealed if this was a probate lawsuit in Florida or not, estate lawyers in Florida should know about sham pleadings, and what you can do to defend against them. Likewise, why is important to understand what malicious prosecution is? And how you can defend it? Probate lawyers Florida should consider the following:
Florida probate litigation usually belongs in the Florida probate courts, that only makes sense. But what about Federal Court? Can you file a probate lawsuit in Federal Court instead of in West Palm Beach? The truth is it is very rare for a Florida estate lawyer to file in Federal Court but it is possible. Learn why by reading this recent case out of Kansas’ Federal District Court!
Got an unfavorable judgment in Florida probate court? You may be entitled to a motion for rehearing but the rules when it comes to Florida probate litigation are tough to say the least. Do you know the rules? Talk to a Florida trust lawyer or your local probate litigator to learn if you are entitled to a rehearing.
Are you going to trial for a West Palm Beach will contest? Florida probate litigation can get intense once trial comes along and the other side may make a fatal mistake – failing to prove the entire case. You may be able to end the case right there without a defense, do you know how? Check out this recent case out of the Fifth District Court of Appeal to learn more.