Meyer v. Meyer, __ So.2d __, 2006 WL 1708155 (Fla. 5th
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3d DCA says yes to Florida’s “relation back” doctrine
University of Miami v. Wilson, __ So.2d __, 2006 WL 1687685…
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Second DCA to Probate Court: Don’t Rewrite the Will!
Botched Will Provision Unlawfully Devising 34-Acre Farm Leads to Litigation
Vinson v. Johnson, __ So.2d __, 2006 WL 1650609 (Fla. 1st…
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Trustee Sued for Breach of Trust Must Pay Back All Attorneys Fees to Trust
Brigham v. Brigham, __ So.2d __ (Fla. 3d DCA May 31,…
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Florida’s “Family Member” Evidentiary Presumption
Della Ratta v. Della Ratta, 2006 WL 1235760, 31 Fla. L.
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Domicile vs. Jurisdiction
Pastor v. Pastor, __ So.2d __ (Fla. 4th DCA April 19,…
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Forgetting That Wrongful Death Claims Are Litigated Within the Context of Probate Proceedings Can Be a VERY Costly Mistake
Second DCA Reverses Trial Court’s Grant of $410,300 in Attorneys’ Fees
Martinez …
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Unclaimed Property: When in Doubt, Who Gets It?
In re Estate of Faskowitz, __ So.2d __ (Fla. 2d DCA…
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Third DCA Reverses Itself on Homestead Waiver Case
Demayo v. Chames, __ So.2d __ (Fla. 3d DCA Mar 15,…
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