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What Are the Inheritance Laws in Florida?

Inheritance laws in Florida are based on whether there was a valid, enforceable last will and testament for the person who passed. If they had executed and signed a will, their remaining assets would typically be distributed according to the wishes outlined in the document. However, if someone passes away without a will, their assets […]

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How Do You Prove Tortious Interference?

Tortious interference is when a third party to a contract intentionally acts to harm the financial potential of the relationship. While it is usually associated with business contracts, wills and trusts can be subject to tortious interference in Florida. An inheritance can be a significant financial event in your life. If someone improperly interfered to

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What Is Probate Code Section 733.814?

Florida Probate Code Section 733.814 allows the personal representative or a beneficiary of an estate to initiate a “partition action” to split property between beneficiaries. It reads as follows: “When two or more beneficiaries are entitled to distribution of undivided interests in any property, the personal representative or any beneficiary may petition the court before

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¿Qué significa estar incapacitado en cuanto a un testamento?

Estar incapacitado en cuanto a un testamento puede significar dos cosas: 1) incapacidad testamentaria o 2) incapacidad legal o por minoria de edad. La ley de Florida no permite que una persona incapacitada cree, revoque o actualice un testamento, fideicomiso o designación de beneficiario existente.  En Florida, la capacidad testamentaria se define generalmente como la

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¿Qué se considera fraude en un testamento?

El testamento es un documento de planificación patrimonial muy importante. Cuando usted fallezca, su testamento guiará la disposición de su propiedad y activos. Usted también puede designar en su testamento a un representante personal de confianza para que supervise la administración de su patrimonio.  Sin embargo, un testamento inducido o ejecutado mediante fraude no es

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