Author Archives: Mark Manceri
What Does it Mean to Provide a Trust Accounting?
Florida law requires those who are placed in charge of administering Trusts, also known as Trustees, to fulfill certain responsibilities to the beneficiaries of the Trust in question. One of these requirements is a mandate to keep beneficiaries informed of the Trust, as well as its administration, which includes a duty to provide a… Read More »
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 »
Family Disputes Over a Florida Power of Attorney
Deciding to create a Power of Attorney (POA) is a big step. The person you appoint should be someone you trust who can handle all the responsibility that comes with the position. This is not a decision to take lightly. With larger families, choosing a Power of Attorney can sometimes lead to arguments. Some… Read More »
Involuntary Guardianship
When someone files a Petition in Probate Court that alleges a family member lacks the physical or mental capacity to manage their personal finances or property, it is called an involuntary guardianship. This is a complicated process, and filing the Petition doesn’t automatically mean the person is incapacitated. If the court appoints a Guardian,… Read More »
Common Mistakes to Avoid with Your Florida Prenuptial Agreement
With more and more couples choosing to have a prenuptial agreement in place before they marry, it’s crucial to ensure there are no mistakes in your agreement. Mistakes can be costly and even render your agreement unenforceable if you do get a divorce. Working with an experienced Pompano Beach prenuptial & postnuptial agreement attorney… 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...