The Trust Law Committee met last week. I apologize for not posting
May 2007
Probate and Trust Litigation Committee White Papers
Below is a copy of the email announcing the last Probate and…
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Evidentiary road map for undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity cases
Diaz v. Ashworth, — So.2d —-, 2007 WL 1484550 (Fla. 3d…
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Does a beneficiary’s death divest his estate of its interest in the assets of a trust that remained to be distributed?
Bryan v. Dethlefs, — So.2d —-, 2007 WL 1425499 (Fla. 3d DCA May…
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Jury: Milbank’s Blattmachr Breached His Fiduciary Duty
As reported here by the New York Probate Litigation Blog, a New …
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Estate Claims “Insane” Killer Can’t be Victim’s Heir
The Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog reported here on an interesting…
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Dead Witness Humor
The following is from the Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog:…
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Choose The Right Executor/Personal Representative
Picking the right person to serve as personal representative or trustee can…
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Can a co-op be homestead property?
Article X, section 4(c) of the Florida Constitution, which declares that “homestead…
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Intellectual property rights may be the single most valuable asset owned by…
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