Undue influence or pressure is a legal cause of action that can be used to invalidate a will or trust in Florida. You can also challenge beneficiary designations for payable-on-death bank and securities accounts in Florida. If you can win an undue pressure lawsuit, a probate court may be forced to invalidate an entire inheritance […]
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If a person passes away without a will, their assets are distributed by probate court according to Florida’s intestate succession laws. However, having a will does not mean you avoid probate court. Florida probate court governs the disposition of all descendants’ (the person who passed away) estates. Many assets will pass directly to designated beneficiaries
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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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A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when a “fiduciary,” such as the personal representative of an estate, a trustee, or a guardian, fails to comply with the duties created by the nature of their relationship with another person. A fiduciary relationship exists whenever one person places confidence and trust in and is at some level
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Texas Estates Code Chapter 308 is the portion of Texas law that discusses the notice that the personal representative of a deceased person’s estate must provide to beneficiaries and creditors of the estate. Texas Estates Code Chapter 308.002 requires personal representatives to provide notice to every beneficiary that is named in the will 60 days
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When you purchase life insurance, you may designate a beneficiary to receive the proceeds upon your death. You can name a single beneficiary if you choose to do so. However, it is advisable to name a primary beneficiary and then one or more “contingent” beneficiaries to receive the proceeds from your life insurance policy if
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