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Notary Issues That Could Lead to Will Contests and Other Unwanted ComplicationsA self-proving will that has been improperly notarized could require additional authentication, paving the way for bad-faith estate contests.
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Estate Planning Documents You Need Right NowEstate planning goes far beyond writing a simple will: a comprehensive estate plan could help you protect your health and your rights.
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Ways to Prove a Last Will and Testament Is a ForgeryWhile a court in FL may accept a handwriting expert's opinion as evidence of forgery, the defendant may employ other strategies to ensure the will is fulfilled.
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How to Remove a Squatter from a Florida Estate PropertyIf you do not remove squatters from an estate property promptly, they could stake a compelling legal claim to the structure and premises.
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Is Mediation the Right Way to Resolve Your Florida Estate Litigation Case?A Florida estate litigation lawyer explains who might benefit from mediation, the mediation process, and the benefits of alternative dispute resolution.
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Personal Services Contracts and Medicaid PlanningYou may be able to use a personal service contract to protect assets from long-term care Medicaid planning in FL. Our elder law attorney discusses this option.
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What Trustees Need to Know Before Investing Trust Funds in FloridaA Florida trust administration attorney explains common investment mistakes trustees make and what you should know before buying stocks with trust funds.
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Do I Sue a Florida Trust or Its Trustees?A Florida estate litigation attorney explains how naming the right person as a defendant in your trust lawsuit affects the outcome of your case.
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What Florida Trustees Need to Know About Trust AccountingA Florida trust litigation attorney explains the importance of keeping good records and guidelines to help trustees maintain trust accounts.
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The Many Ways Scammers Can Compromise Business Email AccountsCybercriminals can gain access to business email accounts in many ways, including phishing, social engineering, and hacking cloud-based email services.
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How Trustees and Beneficiaries End Up in Trust Litigation in FloridaA Florida estate litigation attorney explains the most common reasons trustees, beneficiaries, and interested parties argue over a trust.
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How to Use Codicils to Amend or Update a Will in FloridaA Florida estate litigation attorney explains how to use codicils to make changes, provide clarification, or completely revoke a last will and testament.
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Reasons a Personal Representative Can Be Removed From the Job in FloridaIs there any way to remove a personal representative from the job? A Florida estate litigation attorney explains how to petition the probate court.
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How to Satisfy Debts and Claims on a Family Member's EstateIf you are the personal representative to an estate in Florida, you will be responsible for satisfying all debts of the deceased during probate.
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The Difference Between Qualified and Contingent Beneficiaries to a TrustAn heir’s right to inherit may depend on their beneficiary designation. A Florida trust litigation attorney explains how to make this important decision.