Some disputes are resolved through settlement discussions, mediation, or negotiated agreements, while others continue through litigation in court. Whether a matter proceeds to a hearing or trial often depends on…

In certain circumstances, a surviving spouse may pursue an elective share claim. Under current Florida law, the elective share is 30% of the elective estate, and the elective estate may…

A personal representative is a fiduciary under Florida law. That person is responsible for administering the decedent’s estate, carrying out the terms of the will when one exists, and acting…

Common probate disputes include will contests, claims of undue influence, disputes over the actions of a personal representative, accounting disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, elective share disputes involving a…

Probate litigation is the court process used to address disputes involving a decedent’s estate, will, trust, beneficiaries, or fiduciaries. These disputes may involve the validity of a will, the conduct…