Grisolia v. Pfeffer, — So.3d —-, 2011 WL 5864806 (Fla. 3d
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What is Florida’s “nonademption” statute, and why should I care?
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4th DCA: Does a post-nuptial agreement trump a pre-existing will?
Steffens v. Evans, — So.3d —-, 2011 WL 4577938 (Fla. 4th
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4th DCA: Do the remainder beneficiaries of a revocable trust have standing to sue?
Are “discharge clauses” in probate contingency fee agreements enforceable?
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When can a probate judge assess the winning side’s attorney’s fees against a litigant for bad faith, wrongdoing or frivolousness?
1st DCA: Does a will without a residuary clause = partial intestacy?
Basile v. Aldrich, — So.3d —-, 2011 WL 3696309 (Fla. 1st
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