If you’re litigating an inheritance case, chances are someone’s going to allege the person whose wealth is being disputed either lacked testamentary capacity and/or was the victim of undue influence. In both instances the issue of …
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), …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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), …
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 …