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Frequently Asked Questions

By Juan C. Antúnez on September 12, 2004
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  • Are law firms seeing an increase in estate litigation?
  • What litigation red flags should I be on the look out for?
  • What are the most common probate litigation claims?
  • How can I identify potential litigants?
  • How can I anticipating evidentiary issues that might come into play in probate litigation?
  • How can I defend against possible probate litigation in my estate planning?
    • Who’s in and Who’s Out (Identifying Beneficiaries)?
    • Who Picks The Trustee and When Can You Fire Him?
    • Who Pays Uncle Sam?
    • Who Gets The House?
    • What If Surviving Spouse Wants More?
    • Do You Have To Sell The Family Business?
    • How Much Are Current And Remainder Beneficiaries Entitled To?
    • Are Arbitration Clauses Enforceable?
    • Can You Tilt the Litigation Playing Field to Your Advantage?
    • What if Undue Influence is Suspected?
    • What if Some Family Members Get More Than Others?
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I’m a partner with Stokes McMillan Antúnez Martinez-Lejarza P.A., a boutique trusts and estates law firm located in Miami, Florida. I’ve been practicing law for over 25 years. Trusts and estates litigation, probate administration and estate planning is all I do as a lawyer. Read More

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