Category Archives: Wills Probate
What is the Rule Against Perpetuities – and How Does it Work in Florida?
The term “rule against perpetuities” is something you are unlikely to encounter unless you are in the midst of some kind of estate building, probate issue, or in the middle of a law school classroom. As we have discussed in previous articles, several items in our modern-day law are evolutions of ideas and concepts… Read More »
Mental Capacity in Florida Probate
Our office recently offered a brief article discussing some of the facts we currently know about the Sergio and Tatiana Pino case. While our last article briefly discussed some of the facts and questions surrounding Florida joint tenancy, this article will further discuss some of the claims and challenges currently in play in the… Read More »
Sergio Pino and the Battle of Probate vs Joint Tenancy
It is not altogether uncommon for a probate case and a criminal case to collide. However, a Florida criminal and probate case is rarely as sensational as that of the recent case of Sergio Pino, a wealthy South Florida “Century” developer. The Case of Sergio Pino For those who are unfamiliar with the case,… Read More »
Surviving Spouse in Florida Probate: Tenant-In-Common Election and Pretermitted Spouse
In times past, the only option most surviving spouses would have under Florida probate law would be to inherit a life estate possessory interest from their deceased spouse. However, today surviving spouses in Florida are afforded a choice – a tenant in common election – that we will briefly discuss in the following article…. Read More »
I Don’t Want this Inheritance: Now What?
Many dream of a long lost uncle whose unexpected favor will usher in undreamed of fortune. No one wants someone that they know and love to pass away, of course. But a tv-movie level life changing inheritance involving a vast estate, (and potentially even an attractive equestrian manager who knows how to speak to… Read More »
Key Florida Estate Planning Trusts You Should Know About
Florida law has developed to offer its citizens diverse and unique options for setting up robust estate plans and asset protection strategies. These include a number of Trusts that can be employed to manage your estate/assets in various ways. This article will go over the general basics of several trust options available to Florida… Read More »
Why Do People Try to Avoid Probate in Florida?
Have you heard that you should avoid probate but you do not really know why? Or are you new to estate planning and not sure what probate is in the first place? You are in good company! These concepts are complex and many are not certain of how they might apply to them until… Read More »
Creating an LLC for Estate Planning and Business in Florida
There is a reason there is an actual term called “Land Banking.” The idea is that, generally speaking, those who buy land, buy property, have protected their money in a similar fashion as depositing it in the bank. Of course, no investment is guaranteed. But in recent years the call for property has been… Read More »
Famous Feud: Daughters of Legendary Singer Sue Brother Over Estate: What are the Duties of a Trustee?
Tony Bennett’s family is now embroiled in a lawsuit. On June 12, 2024 Johanna and Antonia Bennet officially filed suit against their brother, “Danny” Bennett – in response to suspicions they hold concerning their late father’s trust and assets. The sister’s filing seeks “equitable relief” and launches allegations that their brother Danny sold some… Read More »
Former Florida Mayor Loses Law License Following Estate Law Misconduct
Last spring the community of St. Augustine was rocked by the news that their former mayor, of nearly a decade, was under investigation and suspended from the Florida Bar. The Florida Bar guards the integrity of the practice of law in Florida. The Florida Bar, in conjunction with The Florida Supreme Court, are responsible… Read More »