Recent Blog Posts
How does a Will Revocation work in Florida?
It’s pretty standard for someone to draft a Will and want to change it down the line. They may request to change it a few months from now, or it may be years later. In some situations, they may want to cancel the Will entirely and draft a new one. If the initial Will… Read More »
What to Do in a Florida Probate When a Family Member was Financially Exploited?
It’s terrifying when you suspect that someone in your family is the victim of financial exploitation. What happens when you confirm this fact after they pass away? You may be in the middle of a probate administration and suddenly become aware of how manipulated they were. That is when you need to contact an… Read More »
The Process of Challenging a Pompano Beach Trust
Many people are familiar with contesting a Will, but challenging a Trust can also happen. Challenging a Trust can be similar to challenging a Will in some ways, but it is not easy. In fact, it can be quite difficult to challenge a Trust successfully. If you believe you have a valid reason for… Read More »
How to Prove Undue Influence in a Pompano Beach Estate
Sadly, some people look for ways to take financial advantage of others. This is not an uncommon situation when the elderly are involved. People indoctrinate themselves with older people with larger estates in hopes of benefiting financially through their Wills. Sometimes it is a new personal relationship or an existing one like a healthcare… Read More »
Differences Between Voluntary and Involuntary Guardianships in Florida
A guardian is someone the Court appoints to make decisions for a child or an incapacitated adult. The person who needs a guardian is known as a Ward. A guardianship position carries a great deal of responsibility as their decisions affect the Ward’s financial and personal affairs. The appointment of a guardian can be… Read More »
What Is Florida’s Intestate Law?
When someone passes away without a Will or any other estate planning documents like a Trust, their estate would be handled under Florida’s intestate law. This is essentially a default tool for distributing property when the decedent didn’t leave any instructions behind. There are specific rules that designate who is entitled to any proceeds… Read More »
Common Mistakes When Drafting a Florida Will
Deciding to create a Law Will and Testament could be one of the most important decisions you make. If you are going to go through the time and expense to prepare one, you want to make sure it’s right. Mistakes can result in problems when you pass away. That can also mean significant disputes… Read More »
Inheritance Tax versus Estate Tax
Sometimes you may hear people use inheritance tax and estate tax as the same thing, but they are slightly different. Inheritance taxes are the responsibility of the individual heirs. The estate tax is what the estate owes, and it must be paid before any heirs receive proceeds. The estate’s Personal Representative is the one… Read More »
What is Florida Inheritance Litigation?
Any legal dispute that arises over a Decedent’s assets could be classified as inheritance litigation. There are many reasons that disputes arise during probate administration. When a dispute does arise, and there’s a chance for inheritance litigation in Florida, you need to contact an experienced Pompano Beach estate & trust litigation attorney. Some people… Read More »
Personal Representative’s Duties and Determining Ownership of Assets in a Florida Probate
One of the duties a Personal Representative has in probate is to compile an inventory of the Decedent’s assets. They have to determine the asset’s correct ownership to know whether or not it needs to be included in the probate inventory. Depending on how an asset is titled, it may not need to go… 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...