by Larry Tolchinsky | Challenging Florida Will, Fraud, Intestacy, Probate Litigation, Undue Influence, Will Contests
A will contest is a lawsuit that happens when a beneficiary challenges a Last Will and Testament that has been presented to the probate court for the purpose of administrating a decedent’s estate. Essentially, one will has been offered for probate, and another party... by Larry Tolchinsky | Challenging Florida Will, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Usually, people hire lawyers to have their Last Will and Testament prepared and executed as a protection against errors in writing their Will and against anyone challenging their decisions about who should get what after they’ve passed. Parents know their kids:... by Larry Tolchinsky | Challenging Florida Will, Probate Litigation, Undue Influence, Will Contests
Today, Florida Statute 733.107 has been passed to override part of the Florida Supreme Court’s decision back in 1971, when the famous (at least in legal circles) case came down: In re Estate of Carpenter, 253 So.2d 697 (Fla. 1971). The Florida Legislature can pass... by Larry Tolchinsky | Challenging Florida Will, Florida Probate, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
In Florida, can you block someone from challenging your will with a No Contest clause? In Florida, as in all other states, there are laws on the books that establish how your property will be distributed should you die without a will, or if you die without a... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Probate Litigation
All is not lost in Florida when a Last Will and Testament has been lost or destroyed. There is a procedure where a copy of the Will can be admitted to probate by filing a petition to establish the lost or destroyed Will along with other requirements discussed below....