Morgan v. Cornell, — So.2d —-, 2006 WL 2987107, 31 Fla.
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Public relations as litigation tool in cases involving charities: Robertson v. Princeton University
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The Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog had this interesting post on…
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So what is it, cash or tangible property?
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Baldwin v. Estate Of Winters, 2006 WL 3299834 (Fla. 4th DCA…
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Missing the forest for the trees: judicial construction of trust provisions designed to minimize estate tax without ever mentioning the tax-savings goals driving the disputed trust provisions
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Ex parte injunction baring trustee from seeking compensation reversed on appeal
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Cone v. Anderson, 2006 WL 2986471, 31 Fla. L. Weekly D2621…
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Florida Supreme Court opens the courtroom door to more litigants in guardianship proceedings
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Former PR refuses to answer deposition questions — successfully claims 5th Amendment right against self incrimination.
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Pisciotti v. Stephens, 2006 WL 3077750 (Fla.App. 4 Dist. Nov 01,…
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No productive-property clause = failed elective share trust
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Janien v. Janien, 2006 WL 2956304 (Fla. 4th DCA Oct 18,…
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Yes, putting your condo/homestead property in your revocable trust really means something
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Revocable trusts are widely used in Florida for estate planning purposes. The standard…
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How NOT to make a foreign trustee pay Florida probate expenses
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In re Estate of Stisser, 932 So.2d 400, 31 Fla. L.
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