Monthly Archives: July 2019
Moving to Florida? You May Need To Update Your Estate Planning Documents
The sun, sand, and surf are drawing more people than ever to the Sunshine State, and the data bears this out. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Florida came in second next to Texas for having the most numeric growth from 2016-2017. Between the summer of 2016 to the summer of 2017, almost 900… Read More »
Aretha Franklin’s Estate Sues Over Contested Holographic Will
On August 16, 2018, world-renowned soul singer Aretha Franklin passed away as a result of advanced pancreatic cancer. Known for her powerful vocals and title as the Queen of Soul, President Barack Obama stated that Franklin ”helped define the American experience” and that “in her voice, we could feel our history, all of it… Read More »
Electronic Wills May Be Coming – But Are They A Good Idea?
Imagine it: you log into an app on your iPad and sign your Will electronically with your finger. Technological literacy is at an all-time high. More people are using technology to accomplish tasks once relegated squarely to pen and paper like signing wills. The future is here in terms of Ewills, but are electronic… Read More »
Forgery of a Will in Florida Estate Litigation
When a family member passes away, and his or her will is read, family disputes sometimes occur. Maybe you suspect that the testator who created the will was under undue influence. In some cases, family members might even suspect that the will is a forgery. Perhaps the will is out of line with the… Read More »
Trust Litigation Over Failure to Provide Accounting
There are several ways to go about estate planning in the event of your passing. Many people create wills that state how they’d like their property to be dispersed after they are gone. Another option is to create a trust and to place your assets within. The one who creates the trust is called… Read More »
What Happens in Florida When The Testator Signed Multiple Wills?
Making a will is one of the best ways to prepare for the future. In your will, you can choose beneficiaries who will inherit your assets. Your legally valid Florida will enables your estate to bypass probate court. Instead of waiting for a judge to distribute your assets, the executor that you name will… Read More »
Mark R. Manceri, P.A. is a boutique law firm that specializes in Estate, Trust and Guardianship litigation. These matters include Will and Trust contests involving lack of capacity, undue influence, forgery, improper execution and tortious interference...