Sometimes courts will ignore DNA test results as a matter of law
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“No fee for you!” Out-of-state lawyer forfeits million-dollar payday in trust litigation
Morrison v. West, — So.3d —-, 2010 WL 532792 (Fla. 4th
UK insurance giant Lloyd’s of London stymied by strategic use of Florida’s 2-year non-claim statute
An overarching theme of Florida’s probate code is the tension between basic
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Burgess v. Prince, — So.3d —-, 2010 WL 199422 (Fla. 2d
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Florida’s Statutory Fix: Race To Clean Up Congress’ Estate Tax Mess
5th DCA: Will voluntary financial disclosure – if inaccurate or fraudulent – invalidate a prenuptial agreement dealing solely with inheritance rights?
Can “unilateral mistake” get a probate litigant out of a settlement agreement?
We’ve all been there: you’ve been locked in mediation for hours and
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If I’m a reasonably ascertainable creditor and the estate didn’t give me notice, do I get a free pass for filing a late claim?
Trap for the Unwary: Florida’s ultra-short limitations periods for probate creditor claims
Plaintiffs suing estates often fail to realize that they’re really litigating their
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