If you make your living in and around our probate courts you’ll find the FY 2015-16 Probate Court Statistical Reference Guide interesting reading. The chart below provides the “cases filed” data for three of our largest circuits/counties: Miami-Dade (11th Cir), …
STEP’s 2017 Caribbean Conference
I recently had the pleasure of speaking at the 2017 STEP Caribbean Conference. I co-presented with Cayman Islands trust litigator Rachael Reynolds. We had fun going through the practical “what ifs” a Caribbean trustee should consider if faced …
Bias on the bench
Want to get better at screening estate cases? Read “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll’s Will: A Tale of Testamentary Capacity”
Knowing when to say “no” is one of the most difficult — and valuable — skill sets any of us ever develops as a lawyer.
“Should I take on this very wealthy but extremely difficult client?” (NO) “Should I represent …
What “Hamilton” can teach trusts and estates lawyers about framing their cases
I’m a huge Hamilton fan. To me the musical represents everything that makes this country great. But why do I feel that way? Contrary to the show’s portrayal of Hamilton as a “scrappy and hungry” man …
“Undue Influence and Financial Exploitation” by Dr. Bennett Blum; thoughts on litigation-avoidance estate planning
Please, please, PLEASE!! Spend a few extra bucks today to avoid tomorrow’s disastrous estate litigation. In the public health world it’s estimated every dollar spent on vaccines returns up to $44 dollars in savings over the long haul. My own …
The 35th Annual Attorney Trust Officer Liaison Conference
I’m going to be one of the speakers at next week’s 35th Annual Attorney Trust Officer Liaison Conference at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach (my all time favorite venue). This year’s organizers have put together a great program. If …
2014-15 Probate Court Filing Statistics
If you make your living in and around our probate courts you’ll find the FY 2014-15 Probate Court Statistical Reference Guide interesting reading. The chart below provides the “cases filed” data for three of our largest circuits/counties: Miami-Dade (11th Cir), …
Change the Culture, Change the System
I’m a lifer. After two decades in the trenches, it’s safe to say lawyering isn’t a passing phase for me. And where I make my living is in our civil court system; mostly before probate judges, but not always. Which …
Firm announcement: Juan Antúnez voted the 2016 lawyer of the year by “Best Lawyers” for trusts and estates litigation in Miami, Florida
I’m pleased to announce I’ve been voted the 2016 lawyer of the year in Best Lawyers for trusts and estates litigation in Miami, Florida.
I’m a bit ambivalent about rating services in general, and I certainly didn’t seek this one …