The same evidence that authorizes a probate judge to remove a personal
Continue Reading Do the same standards of conduct apply when appointing and removing a personal representative?
The same evidence that authorizes a probate judge to remove a personal…
Continue Reading Do the same standards of conduct apply when appointing and removing a personal representative?Estate of Bangor, Case No. 502014CP001857 (Fla. 15th Cir, Palm Beach,…
Continue Reading Florida must recognize gay widower’s Delaware marriage for purposes of appointing the non-resident personal representative of his ancillary estate, Palm Beach probate judge rules
Who serves as personal representative (PR) of an estate can have huge real-world consequences.
Continue Reading Are evidentiary hearings required when removing a PR or refusing to appoint a PR with statutory priority?Most people (including most lawyers) assume that a minor’s parents, i.e., a…
Continue Reading Is a court-appointed guardian of the property necessary to exercise a minor’s vote in the appointment of a PR?
Probate courts can get reversed for refusing to appoint as personal representative…
Continue Reading Another probate court gets reversed for failing to appoint the statutorily preferred personal representativeHill v. Davis, — So.3d —-, 2010 WL 1347314 (Fla. 1st…
In re Kurzon, 399 B.R. 274 (Bankr.M.D.Fla. Apr 17, 2008)
When…
Continue Reading Bankr.M.D.Fla: Probate judgment against former PR not dischargeable in bankruptcy
Florida probate judges are given a great deal of latitude when making…
Continue Reading Another probate judge gets reversed for failing to appoint the testator’s nominated PR