http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/ Published by Koch & Trushin, P.A. en-us 2010-08-16T08:59:54-05:00 http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/2010/08/beneficiaries_rights_to_see_co.html As a named beneficiary in a Florida will, you have a right to a see a copy of the document. In addition, you have a right to know about all the assets and distributions resulting from the probate of the... Will Contests Bradley H. Trushin 2010-08-16T08:59:54-05:00 http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/2010/07/miss_me_can_the_estate_of_a_mi.html In our modern society, individuals disappear or go missing in increasing numbers. What happens to the Estate these missing persons leave behind when they or their bodies are never found and there is no death certificate or confirmation that these... Opening an Estate Douglas Schapiro 2010-07-20T10:12:55-05:00 http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/2010/07/revocation_of_wills_under_the.html Even the most carefully crafted wills may someday need to be altered or revoked entirely in order to adapt to the changes in one’s life. There are three mechanisms provided by the Florida Probate Code that revoke a will: (1)... Revocation Daniel Louis Koch 2010-07-06T10:55:58-05:00 http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/2010/06/the_advantages_and_disadvantag.html Pauline, a lifelong resident of Broward County, Florida, has finally decided to consult with an attorney about drafting a will. Included among the property she wishes to devise is her house, stocks, bonds, her car, savings accounts, and personal property... Creating Estate Documents Douglas Schapiro 2010-06-28T10:39:52-05:00 http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/2010/06/can_a_child_be_disinherited_fr.html This article contrasts the laws regarding disinheritance of a child in a Florida will with our earlier article regarding disinheritance of a spouse. Florida law has some of the strongest legal protections for minor children who are left out of... Will Contests Bradley H. Trushin 2010-06-15T08:40:45-05:00 http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/2010/06/floridas_elective_share.html Under Florida Statute 732.201 the surviving spouse of an individual who dies and is also domiciled in Florida, has a right to a share of the elective estate of the decedent. This right gives the surviving spouse up to 30%... Elective Share Douglas Schapiro 2010-06-04T13:44:56-05:00 http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/2010/04/surcharge_of_personal_represen_1.html Personal representatives in Florida are typically responsible for administering estates. While administering the estate, they have a duty to act solely for the benefit of the estate beneficiaries. If the personal representative fails in their duty to properly administer the... Liability of Personal Representative Daniel Louis Koch 2010-04-09T11:37:35-05:00 http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/2010/04/surcharge_of_personal_represen.html While millions of Americans currently lease safe deposit boxes, few actually pay attention to the question of who should have access to their box at death. Additionally, many individuals choose to leave their Florida will in a safe deposit box.... Opening an Estate Douglas Schapiro 2010-04-07T09:47:12-05:00 http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/2010/03/payment_of_expenses_and_claims.html Whether an individual dies testate (with a will) or intestate (without a will), there are always expenses and obligations that must be paid by the estate. Whether the estate is in Palm Beach, Miami or Fort Lauderdale, each estate has... Douglas Schapiro 2010-03-29T09:58:54-05:00 http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/2010/03/opening_an_intestate_estate.html Intestate estates in Florida commence when any interested person (heirs or creditors) files a petition for administration with the local probate court of decedent. For example, if decedent died while domiciled in West Palm Beach, the probate court jurisdiction would... Opening an Estate Bradley H. Trushin 2010-03-16T14:49:18-05:00