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Florida Guardianship Court Cannot Arbitrarily Swap Wards Between Guardians
The need to appoint a new or successor guardian for a ward under a Florida guardianship is a common situation. However, the guardianship rules must
In Duff Esformes v. Mukamal, a November 24, 2021 opinion from the Florida Third District Court of Appeal, the Court determined that a surviving spouse
Is A Will With Only A Partial Signature Valid In Florida?
A will with only a partial signature is considered a will without a signature, and renders a will invalid in Florida. A Florida will must
Surviving Spouse Rights California
California law affords certain rights and benefits to surviving spouses (sometimes called widow’s rights) including: Community Property Intestate
Heirship Petitions in California Probate
A 2019 case from California’s Fourth Appellate District, Estate of Herzog, analyzed an heirship petition proceeding in a
Creditor Claims In California Probate
California probate creditor claims can be a technical trap for the unwary. With notice requirements and strict deadlines
A Legal Guide to Challenging a Trust in Kentucky
A trust in Kentucky represents a significant strategic investment in the future, established to advance the economic success and well-being
Can the Settlor Amend an Irrevocable Trust 25 Years Later?
Yes, pursuant to the Uniform Trust Code and Mississippi law, an irrevocable trust can be amended 25 years after its
Is a Conveyance of a Beneficial Interest of a Trust With a Spendthrift Clause Void or Voidable?
A standard revocable trust is a trust that is fully revocable and changeable during the lifetime of the settlor. A
What Are Surviving Spouse Rights Under Texas Law? Intestate Share Community Property Homestead Rights Exempt Property Family Allowance In order to preserve surviving spouse
In the March 2021 opinion of Estate of Tillotson, a Texas appellate court addressed the partition of community property after a spouse died intestate, in
Will Construction Under Texas law
The January 24, 2020 Texas Supreme Court decision in ConocoPhillips Co. v. Ramirez involved a complicated fact pattern of land ownership spanning generations. However, the
Surviving Spouse Rights in New York Next of Kin in New York Deadlines and Timelines in New York Probate
Can I Leave Assets To My Pet In New York?
New York pet owners and animal lovers frequently ask: Can I leave assets to my pet so that my pet can be taken care of
Does A New York Fiduciary Need A Lawyer?
A New York fiduciary does not need a lawyer and is permitted to represent himself or herself in court if representing his or her own
Ohio Power of Attorney Act Prohibits Self Dealing
The Ohio Power of Attorney Act Prohibits Self Dealing Transactions A. “Hot Powers” A power of attorney is a written instrument authorizing an agent, known
Ohio Executor Or Administrator Has Three Months From Appointment To Present Claim To Probate Court
In In Re Estate of Gates, a March 31, 2022 opinion, the Ohio appellate court distinguished between the deadline for an executor or administrator to
Ohio Changes To Rules Applicable To Guardianships Go Into Effect On July 1, 2022
Changes to several of the Ohio rules applicable to guardianships go into effect on July 1, 2022. The amendments to the Rules of Superintendence of
