Surviving Spouse Rights Florida
Surviving Spouse Rights in Florida include: All or one-half of the estate if there is no will All or one-half of the estate if the
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Surviving Spouse Rights Florida
Surviving Spouse Rights in Florida include: All or one-half of the estate if there is no will All or one-half of the estate if the
Deadlines and Timelines in Florida Probate
What are the deadlines and timelines in Florida Probate? TIC Election – 6 months from date of death Elective Share Election – 6 months or
Will Contest Guide for Florida
A will can be contested in Florida on the grounds of undue influence, lack of capacity, fraud, duress, lack of testamentary formalities, and insane delusion.
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
Surviving Spouse Rights California
California law affords certain rights and benefits to surviving spouses (sometimes called widow’s rights) including: Community Property Intestate
Waiver of Surviving Spouse Rights Under Florida Law
Surviving spouse rights in Florida are strongly protected under Florida law. In order to waive spousal rights under Florida law,
Complete Guide to Florida Elective Share
The Florida Elective Share is a means by which surviving spouses receive a fair share of their deceased spouse’s estate,
No. An estate is not eligible to file for bankruptcy protection under the United States Bankruptcy Code. As explained in
Inventory And Appraisement In Texas Probate
One of the most important duties of the personal representative of a Texas probate is to prepare an inventory and appraisement. What Is an Inventory
Attorney Fees in Texas Probate
Whether or not you are entitled to your attorneys fees in Texas probate will depend on your role in the probate and what kind of
Advancements On Inheritance In Texas
An advancement on an inheritance under Texas law is a gift given during a decedent’s life that is counted against the receiver’s inheritance after the
Estate Dispute Over Calder Sculpture: A probate dispute involving an art gallery and an estate beneficiary over a sculpture created by the famous American sculptor,
Can a RICO Claim be Brought Against an Executor of an Estate?
The Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) can be used as a civil remedy in instances of a pattern of significant criminal activity. RICO
How to Construe an Ambiguous Will in New York
What happens when a will bequeaths the same property to different people in two different clauses in a will, rendering the will ambiguous? A February
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