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 […]
Medical Records As Evidence in a Will Contest–What Actually Matters to Judges?
Fri Jan 16, 2026 | Will Challenges | Share
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 […]
Ancillary Probate in Florida: What Out-of-State Families Need to Know When the Decedent Owned Property Here
Wed Dec 31, 2025 | Probate | Share
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 […]
What Happens When Someone Hides or Destroys a Will?
Wed Dec 24, 2025 | Wills | Share
The thought that someone may have hidden or destroyed a deceased loved one’s will can turn an already difficult situation into one that is overwhelming, confusing, and deeply troublesome. Still, it’s far more common than most people realize. When family members panic, act out of fear, or intentionally try to […]