In re Estate of Magee, — So.2d —-, 2007 WL 2781131
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How To Prepare For Mediation: The Mediator’s Check List Of Key Legal And Factual Issues
One of the primary benefits of mediating trusts-and-estates disputes is that the
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Florida legislation expressly authorizes mandatory arbitration clauses in wills and trusts
Effective July 1, 2007, Florida became the first state in the nation
Continue Reading Florida legislation expressly authorizes mandatory arbitration clauses in wills and trusts4th DCA: When does a trustee need court approval to pay its attorneys?
Bank’s Opening of Safe-Deposit Box Leads to Trial on Missing Cash Claim
Opening safe-deposit boxes is a part of most probate administrations. Banks are
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4th DCA: Cautionary tale: why funding a revocable trust REALLY matters when it comes to real property
Vaughan v. Boerckel, — So.2d —-, 2007 WL 2428516 (Fla. 4th DCA Aug
Freezing assets in guardianship proceedings
If the estate assets disappear while the parties litigate their claims against
Continue Reading Freezing assets in guardianship proceedingsAre “directed trusts” coming to Florida?
I previously posted here the text of new legislation proposed by the
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Evidence (or the lack thereof) in probate proceedings
It happens all the time. One side or the other in a
Continue Reading Evidence (or the lack thereof) in probate proceedingsRich v. Super Rich: You know things are bad when even millionaires feel left behind
In a blog post entitled Rich vs. Super-Rich, WSJ blogger Robert
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