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One of the common themes that we encounter in dealing with probate litigation in Florida is an unsupervised family member in charge of a probate administration. Through the course of the typical probate administration in Florida, as an heir or beneficiary you may be presented with several documents collectively known as “waivers” that allow for… Continue reading Understanding the Statute of Limitations in Florida Probate Litigation
Fire Losses unfortunately cause the destruction of substantial structural components and the loss of significant personal property items. When dealing with your insurance company after reporting a Fire Loss, remember that your carrier is operating a business, with a natural incentive to wrongfully deny or undervalue the damages you sustained in your loss. Your policy… Continue reading Fire Damage Claims in Florida
General Considerations common to most Florida Homeowners Insurance Policies : In Florida, the policy of insurance covering your home or commercial building is a contract, even though the terms and conditions are not really bargained for. This type of contract, where the drafter provides it to the insured on a take it or leave it… Continue reading Florida Property Insurance Law Basics for Homeowners and Building Owners
Florida law allows owners of property to hold title to real property in various ways. Each type of ownership has varying characteristics that impact succession and rights to Florida Property. When deciding how to hold title consider asset protection, taxation and succession. Fee Simple/ Sole Ownership: Holding title in an individual’s name only. You can… Continue reading Probate and Estate Planning Considerations for the Different forms of Real Property Title Available in Florida
Dealing with probate litigation and administration, we frequently observe how poor estate planning and/or unscrupulous family members destroy the intentions of a decedent and ultimately cause fall out among the remaining family members. One tool we commonly see abused in Florida is the power of attorney document. This article is meant to provide a brief… Continue reading Power of Attorney Litigation in Florida: An Overview
One of the primary sources of property damage claims in Florida includes damage to a roof system caused by windstorm or hail. Hurricanes and storms are prevalent in Florida, so you might find your residential structure or commercial building in need of filing an insurance claim to repair your damaged roof and/or the resulting water… Continue reading Handling Partial Denials of Roof Claims in Florida
In April we originally talked about the ways to set aside a Default Final Judgment in Florida. You can access the original article here. This post focuses on achieving relief from Default Final Judgments entered over one year ago. A Final Judgment entered in Florida can be challenged only upon a specific set of grounds. … Continue reading Default Final Judgments Part II: One Year or Longer After Final Judgment
If you’ve just discovered the contents of a relative’s Last Will and Testament and are not happy with the results, you may have grounds to contest it via a probate court. However, it’s important to note that it’s unlikely you’ll have any success if it’s simply the case that you think you should have received… Continue reading Challenging a Will: When Can You Contest a Will in Florida?
If you’re not an expert in legal matters, understanding probate law in Florida can be difficult. A common question that people want to know, after the death of a parent or even grandparent, is: Can the inheritance be legally divided, just based on a verbal agreement among siblings? Oral Agreements and the Law In Florida,… Continue reading Agreeing to Divide Inheritance in Florida: What Does the Law Say about Oral Agreements?
Florida Will and Trust Contests Part I: An Overview Unfortunately a testator’s last wishes or estate plan can be simply eviscerated though the actions of unscrupulous characters in their lives. Because we have seen these issues arise so frequently, this article is meant to provide a basic road map for understanding what to do if… Continue reading Florida Will and Trust Contests Part I: An Overview
