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
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
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
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
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
Complete Guide to Texas Probate Texas Probate Basics Texas Spousal and Family Rights Probate and Trust Litigation Deadlines and Timelines in Texas Probate What Is
Make Sure You Have Personal Jurisdiction In Texas Guardianship Proceedings
In Farr v. Barnes, the Texas Court of Appeals, Fourth District, San Antonio, considered a ruling granting Rule 91a motions to dismiss a declaratory relief
Who Can Authorize An Autopsy Under Texas Law?
Who can authorize an autopsy under Texas law? Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 49.33 provides a list of people who are authorized to provide
Spousal Support Claim Survives Death of Spouse In New York
In Dean v. Dean, the New York Supreme Court, Monroe County, determined that a wife’s claim for spousal support survived her death, and could be
When Is Someone Unfit To Serve As A Fiduciary In New York Probate?
One of the exceptions to the eligibility of a natural person to serve as a fiduciary in New York is “one who does not possess
Surviving Spouse Rights in New York Next of Kin in New York Deadlines and Timelines in New York Probate
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