Deadlines and Timelines in Florida Probate
What are the deadlines and timelines in Florida Probate? Key deadlines and timelines in Florida probate include: TIC Election – 6 months from date of
Deadlines and Timelines in Florida Probate
What are the deadlines and timelines in Florida Probate? Key deadlines and timelines in Florida probate include: TIC Election – 6 months from date of
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.
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
Heirship Petitions in California Probate
A 2019 case from California’s Fourth Appellate District, Estate of Herzog, analyzed an heirship petition proceeding in a
Surviving Spouse Rights California
California law affords certain rights and benefits to surviving spouses (sometimes called widow’s rights) including: Community Property Intestate
Creditor Claims In California Probate
California probate creditor claims can be a technical trap for the unwary. With notice requirements and strict deadlines
No. An estate is not eligible to file for bankruptcy protection under the United States Bankruptcy Code. As explained in
How to Recover Bitcoin for an Estate
When someone passes away owning Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, the recovery process can be difficult or impossible. As a personal
How Does a Non Party Object to a Subpoena Duces Tecum in Florida on Grounds of Privilege?
Parties in a case can send each other document production requests, under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.350.
In Lawrence v. Bailey, a June 15, 2021 opinion from the Texas First District Court of Appeals, the Court addressed whether a relative had standing
Can You Appeal A Texas Probate Court Ruling?
Yes, you can appeal a Texas probate court ruling if: A statute expressly provides that the order is a final, appealable order; or The order
In Hodge v. Lindauer, an October 5, 2021 opinion from the Court of Appeals, Sixth Appellate District of Texas at Texarkana, the Court determined that
When Do Inherited Property Rights Vest In New York?
Title to inherited property automatically vests in the heirs of a decedent who dies intestate in New York, however, such vesting of title is subject
How To Make A Creditor Claim Against The Estate Of A Decedent In New York
If a New York resident owed you money, and then died, you are considered a creditor of the estate and will need to file a
New York’s Uniform Partition Of Heirs Property Act Does Not Apply Retroactively
The Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act became effective in New York on December 6, 2019 – we wrote about it here. The goal of
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