Monthly Archives: February 2025
When and Why Guardianship Litigation Becomes Necessary
Cases connected to guardianship can be deeply emotional and legally complex, often pitting family members against one another. These disputes often emerge when there are disagreements over who should be responsible for an incapacitated individual or how a guardian is managing their affairs. Seeking legal support is essential, talk to a Pompano Beach estate… Read More »
What Happens When a Florida Estate Is Missing Assets?
Missing assets can make the Estate administration process more complicated. It can create additional legal and financial challenges. Whether assets are missing due to simple oversight or intentional wrongdoing, talking to a Pompano Beach estate litigation lawyer as soon as you have concerns is advised. Understanding how Florida courts handle these cases is crucial… Read More »
Trust Beneficiaries Can Seek Legal Recourse
Trusts are created to provide financial security and ensure a smooth transfer of assets, but when things go wrong, beneficiaries may find themselves struggling to receive what they are rightfully owed. If you are a trust beneficiary facing issues with a trustee, connect with a Pompano Beach estate litigation lawyer. Common Reasons Beneficiaries Pursue… Read More »
What Florida Law Says About Accountings by Trustees and Personal Representatives
In Florida, when a Trustee or Personal Representative is handling an Estate, they have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. A key aspect of this duty is the obligation to provide regular and accurate accountings. Failure to do so can lead to serious legal consequences and leave beneficiaries… Read More »
What to Do When a Personal Representative Fails
Personal Representatives play a critical role in managing and distributing the assets of a deceased individual’s estate. Under state law, these individuals, who some call executors, are entrusted with significant responsibilities, including ensuring that the deceased’s wishes are carried out and that beneficiaries receive their rightful inheritances. It is an unfortunate reality that not… Read More »
Estate Fraud and Embezzlement
Devastating effects can be felt when estate fraud or embezzlement occurs, particularly when fiduciaries or third parties abuse their position of trust. These issues often arise in situations involving guardianships, where vulnerable individuals rely on appointed fiduciaries to manage their assets. Unfortunately, not all fiduciaries act in good faith. If you are in a… Read More »
8 Ways to Protect Beneficiaries from Financial Abuse
Protecting beneficiaries from financial abuse is an important aspect of effective estate planning and administration. Sadly, fiduciaries, family members, and third parties may take advantage of an estate, causing financial harm to the very people the estate was meant to support. By taking proactive measures during estate planning and being vigilant after a loved… 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...