Many clients are very confused about estate planning. One reason for this has been uncertainty about estate tax and the so-called estate tax “cliff.” Clients, especially those with a high net worth, have expressed concern about the tax consequences. Fortunately, with the correct planning and recent clarity on the federal […]

When a will is revealed, clients may be surprised or disappointed by its contents. Sometimes, clients wonder whether their loved one really freely consented to the will at all, or whether someone was coercing them behind the scenes. If it is proven that the testator did not freely make the […]

In will contests, medical records are often treated as the ace in the hole. Lawyers and clients alike dig through pages of diagnoses, medications, and progress notes expecting them to tell the whole story. While medical records can tell part of the story of a testator’s mindset when making the […]

When a loved one dies, most people assume that probate will take place in the state where that individual lived. And most of the time, that is the case. But if your loved one owned property or other assets in Florida, you may be surprised to learn that Florida may […]