One of the decedent’s two sons claimed his father owed him over
Continue Reading If a probate creditor files his “independent action” in the wrong division of the circuit court, should the action be dismissed or transferred?
What’s it take to collaterally attack a “quickie” Nevada divorce as part of a Florida inheritance dispute?
In this case a disinherited son contested his father’s estate on the
Continue Reading What’s it take to collaterally attack a “quickie” Nevada divorce as part of a Florida inheritance dispute?Can a corporate trustee caught in middle of on-going divorce litigation sue one of the ex-spouses for unjust enrichment?
Probate judge to personal representatives: “there is a higher power that [you’re] accountable to and, short of God, that’s me.” 4th DCA says not so fast.
Florida must recognize gay widower’s Delaware marriage for purposes of appointing the non-resident personal representative of his ancillary estate, Palm Beach probate judge rules
Estate of Bangor, Case No. 502014CP001857 (Fla. 15th Cir, Palm Beach,
Continue Reading Florida must recognize gay widower’s Delaware marriage for purposes of appointing the non-resident personal representative of his ancillary estate, Palm Beach probate judge rules
Is a probate judge’s “jurisdictional” authority limited to only probate-related matters?
Our state circuit courts are usually split up into specialty divisions, as
Continue Reading Is a probate judge’s “jurisdictional” authority limited to only probate-related matters?5th DCA notes conflict with 4th DCA while siding with 1st and 2nd DCA’s on when “reasonably ascertainable” creditor’s filing deadline begins to run; issue to be decided by Florida Supreme Court
Can a probate judge ignore your caveat and admit a challenged will to probate before the will contest is adjudicated?
Platt v. Osteen, — So.3d —-, 2012 WL 6629650 (Fla. 5th
Continue Reading Can a probate judge ignore your caveat and admit a challenged will to probate before the will contest is adjudicated?
Does Florida’s Trust Code limit — or expand upon — existing common law when it comes to terminating irrevocable trusts?
Peck v. Peck, 133 So.3d 587 (Fla. 2d DCA February 26,
Continue Reading Does Florida’s Trust Code limit — or expand upon — existing common law when it comes to terminating irrevocable trusts?
The Corcoran Gallery of Art’s trustees expertly manage the public advocacy facet of their case in support of requested “cy pres” court ruling
A lot’s changed in the over 100 years since William Corcoran executed
Continue Reading The Corcoran Gallery of Art’s trustees expertly manage the public advocacy facet of their case in support of requested “cy pres” court ruling