As reported in A jury rules a handwritten will found under Aretha
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Why isn’t a will that’s valid in Louisiana also valid in Florida?
If you’re a Florida probate attorney, sooner or later you’re going to
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Are handwritten wills valid in Florida?
Oral (nuncupative) wills and un-witnessed handwritten (holographic)
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When does a court have continuing jurisdiction over a trust?
The procedural ground rules governing probate and trust litigation are very different.
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Can your probate judge enforce your settlement agreement or do you have to file a new lawsuit?
The vast majority of cases settle. Whether those settlements are on balance
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What’s it mean to challenge the “validity” of a will and why does it matter?
Declaratory judgment actions can be uniquely useful tools for probate practitioners;
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Can you challenge the revocation of a revocable trust on undue influence grounds? Statute says YES, 4th DCA says NO. I say … what?!
In 2011 the Florida legislature passed CS/HB 325, which, among other
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Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity: A Handbook for Psychologists
A central issue driving most — if not all — will or
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For out-of-wedlock children, what counts as a “written acknowledgment” of paternity?
Undue Influence: The Dutiful Child Exception
Most parents want to treat their children fairly in their estate planning,
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