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Can a “No Contest” Clause Actually Backfire in Florida?

By Mark R. Manceri, P.A. | Posted on October 1, 2026

Some estate plans include a clause designed to scare beneficiaries into silence. The idea is simple on paper: if you challenge the will or trust, you lose whatever you were set to inherit. It sounds like a strong deterrent. In Florida, it is also completely unenforceable. For families who assumed such a clause would… Read More »

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Can a “No Contest” Clause Actually Backfire in Florida?

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