“[P]ost mortem squabblings and contests on mental condition . . . have
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Is $8.9 million a reasonable reserve amount for a removed trustee? Who decides? A judge or jury?
If you’re a trustee, you can’t just quit and walk away leaving
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Who decides who decides? Your trust protector or a judge?
It used to be so simple. Back in the day trust lawyers
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Does a trustee’s breach of fiduciary duty — without evidence of fraud or malice — warrant punitive damages?
In 2022 the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure changed to allow district
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Creative Strategies for Defending Cases Involving Tortious Interference With Inheritance Expectation Claims
Dan Seigel is an experienced trusts and estates litigator who just published
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The Aretha Franklin will contest never would have happened in Florida
Why isn’t a will that’s valid in Louisiana also valid in Florida?
If you’re a Florida probate attorney, sooner or later you’re going to
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Are handwritten wills valid in Florida?
Oral (nuncupative) wills and un-witnessed handwritten (holographic)
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When does a court have continuing jurisdiction over a trust?
The procedural ground rules governing probate and trust litigation are very different.
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Can your probate judge enforce your settlement agreement or do you have to file a new lawsuit?
The vast majority of cases settle. Whether those settlements are on balance
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