Posts in 2011

Dec 29 Florida Trust Decanting

Florida Trust Decanting: Phipps v. Palm Beach Trust Co., 196 So. 299 (Fla. 1940) and Florida Statute §736.04117 “Decanting” is the ...

Dec 07 German Wills in Florida

Recognition of a German Will in the USA (formal validity) This article provides an introduction to the recognition of German Wills ...

Dec 01 What Is the Best Way to Find a Good Probate Lawyer?

Here are some tips to locate a good probate lawyer in Florida: Look at the experience level of the attorney. Does the lawyer focus ...

Nov 29 Personal Representatives Gone Wild

Often with estates, a conflict develops between beneficiaries and the Personal Representative that leads to litigation. This ...

Nov 07 Trust Busting 101

A potential client said, “you’re the lawyer who busts trusts.” Busting a Florida trust was her non-lawyer way of describing trust ...

Nov 04 Revocation of Trust

Florida Court Suggests Withdrawals from Revocable Trust Principal During Settlor’s Life Can Be Viewed as Revocation of Trust and ...