McMonigle v. McMonigle, __ So.2d __ (Fla. 2d DCA Feb 17,
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In re Estate of Wejanowski, __ So.2d __ (Fla. 2d DCA
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Ward’s Estate Wins Attorney-Client-Privilege Battle v. Guardian: New Blanket-Privilege Legislation Proposed to Avoid These Disputes
Connecticut Attorney Sanctioned for Angry Missive About Judge Handling his Mother’s Estate
The ABA Journal reported here on a Connecticut Bar proceeding in which
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Yes, It’s Safe to Put Homestead Property in a Revocable Trust
Engelke v. Estate of Engelke, __ So.2d __ (Fla. 4th DCA
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New York vs. Florida: A Forum Selection Guide for Will Contests
Special thanks to Florida/New York attorney Amy B. Beller of the West
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Knowledge of the Law + Wonderful Oral Advocacy + No Evidence = Getting Reversed on Appeal
Faerber v. D.G., 2006 WL 287322 (Fla. 2d DCA Feb 08,
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Trust and Estates Lawyer as Trial Advocate and Witness: Opposing Side Cries Foul, 5th DCA Agrees
Trust and estates lawyers often find themselves advising clients in anticipation of
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Incentive Trusts: Making Heirs Work for the Money
According to this study sponsored by Allianz Life Insurance, non-financial items that
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