The linked-to opinion should be read by every trust beneficiary contemplating a
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2d DCA: Trustee doesn’t have to pay interest on funds wrongfully retained in trust
Fleck v. Fleck, — So.2d —-, 2008 WL 818814 (Fla. 2d DCA Mar
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4th DCA: What to do when a will violates the terms of a divorce settlement agreement
Perry v. Perry, — So.2d —-, 2008 WL 588901 (Fla. 4th DCA
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Once the presumption arises, the undue influence issue cannot be determined in a summary judgment proceeding
How a will contest is framed can make all the difference in
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What if you file a caveat and the local Clerk’s Office messes up and fails to provide you with notice?
Wheeler v. Powers, — So.2d —-, 2008 WL 160881 (Fla. 5th
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FL SCT: Florida’s land-trust law survives bankruptcy challenge
Raborn v. Menotte, — So.2d —-, 2008 WL 90037 (Fla. Jan
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Notice of new probate related FL opinions: Commentary to follow:
- 5th DCA: Wheeler v. Powers, — So.2d —-, 2008 WL
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Notice of new trust-law related US S.Ct. opinion: Commentary to follow:
- US S.Ct.: Knight v. C.I.R. , — S.Ct. —-, 2008 WL 140749
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Notice of new trust-law related FL opinion: Commentary to follow:
- FL SCT: Raborn v. Menotte, — So.2d —-, 2008 WL
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