A recent Palm Beach County case illustrates the problems that a Florida judgment creditor can have when trying to enforce a judgment in another jurisdiction.
May 31, 2011 By
Florida Intestate Law: Dying Without a Will in Florida
What happens when someone dies without a will in Florida? A discussion of the basic Florida intestate distribution scheme for individuals who own Florida property but have no will.
May 26, 2011 By
Updated 2011 Value Threshold for Alabama Small Estates
The value threshold for qualification as a “small estate” for purposes of the Alabama Small Estates Act has been increased in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
May 25, 2011 By
Florida 4DCA: No Abuse of Discretion in Undue Influence Case
The Florida 4DCA recently upheld the lower court’s decision in an Florida will contest involving allegations of undue influence and insane delusion.
May 24, 2011 By
How to Customize your Avvo Ratings Badge
Step by step tutorial on how to customize an Avvo ratings badge.
May 23, 2011 By
Guide to the New Estate Tax Law
A brief guide to the new estate tax law, including a historical overview, substantive changes (including portability and retroactivity), and planning pointers.
May 19, 2011 By
Trusts & Estates: Estate Planning After 2010
Trusts & Estates magazine recently compiled a list of resources for planning under the new Federal estate tax law.
May 19, 2011 By
Florida Personal Representative Cannot Reach Assets of Decedent’s Wholly-Owned Corporation
A Florida personal representative’s control of the assets of the decedent’s estate does not extend to the assets of a corporation owned by the decedent.
May 18, 2011 By
Undue Influence in Florida Probate Matters
Undue influence is a common ground for will contests in Florida. In an undue influence case, the person contesting the will argues that it should be set aside since the decedent was unduly influenced by a substantial beneficiary.
May 12, 2011 By
Note to Alabama Probate Attorneys: File in the Right Court
The Alabama Supreme Court recently threw out several years worth of complex litigation over a will contest, holding that neither the Alabama probate court nor the Alabama circuit court had jurisdiction over the estate administration.
