Welch v. Dececco, — So.3d —-, 2012 WL 5969623 (Fla. 5th
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3d DCA says NO to adoption of 42 year old girlfriend; ends ploy to raid 1/3 share of $300 million trust fund
In this sharply worded opinion the 3d DCA struck down an order
Continue Reading 3d DCA says NO to adoption of 42 year old girlfriend; ends ploy to raid 1/3 share of $300 million trust fund2d DCA: Can a judge cut your attorney’s fees in a contested guardianship proceeding without explaining why?
U.S. Supreme Court to decide when a breach-of-trust judgment against a former trustee is dischargeable in bankruptcy
Bullock v. BankChampaign, N.A., 133 S.Ct. 526 (U.S. October 29, 2012) [
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Predicting the future of the U.S. estate tax
Anyone can tell you what the current state of the law is
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Can arguing for the appointment of a court-appointed guardian to handle litigation for an incapacitated adult if she previously executed a valid DPOA get you (and your lawyer) sanctioned?
Is personal service of process needed to challenge a DPOA?
Griffith v. Slade, 95 So.3d 982 (Fla. 2d DCA August 22,
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How to draft attorney’s fees and costs orders that won’t get reversed on appeal
In Fla. Patient’s Comp. Fund v. Rowe, 472 So.2d 1145 (Fla.1985)
Continue Reading How to draft attorney’s fees and costs orders that won’t get reversed on appealAfter The Fiscal Cliff Deal: Estate And Gift Tax Explained
For the first time in over a decade we have permanent federal
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If your witness can’t testify to the “content” of the lost will, do you still have a case?
This is the second time this case has been up on appeal. The
Continue Reading If your witness can’t testify to the “content” of the lost will, do you still have a case?