by Randy Coleman | Apr 29, 2016 | Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Estate Taxes, Intestacy, No Will, Probate, Probate Law, Probate Litigation, Will Contests, Wills & Trusts Law, Wills and Probate |
The famed recording artist Prince died leaving an unknown fortune and possibly no will or estate plan to dictate what to do with that fortune. Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, told the probate court in the Minnesota county where Prince lived that her brother did...
by Randy Coleman | Mar 7, 2016 | Estate Planning, Estate Taxes, Executor, Probate, Probate Law, Titling of Assets, Trust Administration, Trustee, Trusts, Wills & Trusts Law, Wills and Probate |
Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is, as Martha Stewart would say, a “good thing.” However, many of us don’t take the steps to get that estate plan in place because we don’t understand the nuances between wills, trusts & dying...
by Randy Coleman | Mar 1, 2016 | Estate Planning, Executor, Irrevocable Trusts, Personal Representative, Probate, Probate Law, Revocable Living Trusts, Spendthrift Trusts, Titling of Assets, Trust Administration, Trustee, Will Contests, Wills & Trusts Law, Wills and Probate |
Confused about the differences between wills and trusts? If so, you’re not alone. While it’s always wise to contact experts like us, it’s also important to understand the basics. Here’s a quick and simple reference guide: What Revocable Living Trusts Can Do – That...
by Randy Coleman | Jan 18, 2016 | Estate Planning, Personal Representative, Probate, Probate Law, Uncategorized, Will Contests, Wills & Trusts Law, Wills and Probate |
After a loved one dies, her probate estate must be settled in the Florida probate courts. While most people want the settlement process to be done ASAP, in Florida probate can take between 12 and 24 months. Yes, you heard that right. Our experience with probate...
by Randy Coleman | Nov 7, 2015 | Probate Law, Probate Litigation |
The recent sinking of the El Faro and the fate of its crew members raise unique issues for the probate of the estates of the crew members in Florida. The owners of the El Faro have agreed to pay the legal fees for the families of the crew members to establish that the...
by Randy Coleman | Apr 16, 2015 | Elder Abuse, Estate Litigation, Financial Abuse of the Elderly, Probate, Probate Law, Probate Litigation, Trust Litigation, Will Challenges, Will Contests, Wills & Trusts Law, Wills and Probate |
Saying that there has been “undue influence” is often used as a reason to contest a will or estate plan, but what does it mean? Florida Statues provide the following definition: 732.5165 Effect of fraud, duress, mistake, and undue influence.—A will is void...
