Monthly Archives: December 2020
The Presumption of Undue Influence in a Will Contest
Estate planning is meant to ensure that a person’s wishes are carried out after he or she passes away. Unfortunately, this is not always what ends up happening, especially in cases where a testator was subject to undue influence before his or her death. Fortunately, heirs and beneficiaries who suspect that a deceased relative… Read More »
What Type of Evidence is Used to Prove Forgery?
There are only a few different ways to invalidate a Will in Florida, one of which is to prove that the document doesn’t actually represent the wishes of the alleged testator, but is a forgery. Proving that someone else (besides the testator) wrote, signed, or modified a will without that person’s consent can, however,… Read More »
Common Types of Disputes with a Florida Power of Attorney
Creating an estate plan is an emotional process. You have to think about how your choices will affect your loved ones. Will you cause an argument between family members if you opt to leave an asset to a particular family member? Not only do you need to think about what to leave to who,… Read More »
What to Know About Estate Tax and Florida Estate Planning
After you work your whole life to provide for your family, some people assume that drafting a Will is enough to protect your loved ones after you pass away. However, proper estate planning is more than just drawing up a Will. Spend the time to ensure your estate plan is complete. That can help… Read More »
Should You Name More than One Personal Representative in Your Florida Will?
When you are drafting your Will, one of the first decisions you need to make is to select a Personal Representative for your Estate. This decision is an important one as this person will be tasked with a lot of responsibility upon your death. You also need to consider what happens if a dispute… Read More »
Incapacity Proceedings
When someone becomes incapacitated, a loved one will need to file an incapacity petition, which triggers a guardianship panel to convene and conduct a thorough assessment. At Mark R. Manceri, P.A., we routinely represent clients for these proceedings, including the alleged incapacitated person, family members, and other interested parties. The person who files the… Read More »