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How the Right Probate Litigation Attorney Could Help You Assert Your RightsHiring a Florida estate litigation attorney is a big decision. However, you can make a better, more informed decision by following several simple steps.
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The Importance of Preparing for an Estate ContestEstate contests are often decided by the quality and quantity of available evidence. However, any challenge could have unexpected consequences.
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Special Considerations for Out-of-State Executors in FloridaWhile Florida restricts who can and cannot serve as an out-of-state executor, estate representatives may find themselves facing additional obstacles.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Types of Errors That Can Lead to Will ContestsA Florida estate litigation lawyer explains the different types of errors in a last will and testament that can lead to accidental disinheritance.
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How Florida Courts Rule on Confusing Language in a WillA Florida estate administration attorney explains how courts decide inheritance matters when there is a mistake or typo in a last will and testament.