Monthly Archives: September 2026
Fixing a Trust Versus Changing One: Why Reformation and Modification Are Not the Same
Families often use the words “fix,” “change,” and “update” interchangeably when talking about a trust that no longer works the way it should. Legally, Florida law treats these situations very differently depending on why the trust needs attention. Trust reformation and trust modification are two distinct remedies. Confusing the two can derail a case… Read More »
When Silence Outlives the Client: Attorney-Client Privilege After Death in Florida
Most people assume that what they tell their attorney stays private forever, even after they pass away. In many respects, that assumption is correct. Florida law recognizes that the duty of confidentiality between a lawyer and client survives death. But when it comes to wills and trusts, there is a carve-out that often surprises… Read More »
When Does Your Power of Attorney Actually Kick In? Florida Says Right Away
Many people sign a power of attorney assuming it works like a light switch that stays off until they need it. The common assumption is that the document will sit quietly in a drawer, powerless, until a doctor declares them incapacitated. That assumption is wrong under current Florida law, and the gap between what… Read More »
The Two-Minute Document That Can Decide a Florida Will Contest
Most people who sit down to sign a will never think twice about the extra page stapled to the back of it. It has a notary block, a little sworn language, and a place for the witnesses to sign again. It takes maybe two minutes to complete. Yet that single page, known as a… Read More »
Does Probate Have Authority Over the Funds?
It’s natural to wonder who has access to bank accounts when a loved one passes away. Talk to a Pompano Beach estate litigation lawyer if you are wondering who is holding family funds. The answer often depends on whether the assets are part of the probate estate. While probate gives the court authority to… 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...