Recent Blog Posts
What Happens If The Deceased Leaves Behind Multiple Wills?
If you have recently lost a loved one and are now tasked with administering their estate, it is important to understand what happens if the deceased left behind multiple wills. In Florida, the rules for determining which will is valid depend on how the wills were created and what they contain. It is important… Read More »
What Should You Do If You Are An Heir Who Was Omitted From A Will?
If you are an heir and have been omitted from someone’s will in Florida, then it is important that you understand what course of action to take. It is a difficult time, and it can be confusing, so it is important to have all the facts before proceeding. Pompano Beach omitted heir lawyer Mark… Read More »
Can You Sue The Personal Representative After The Estate Is Closed?
When a loved one passes away, it can be difficult to know what steps to take, especially if you believe that the personal representative of the deceased’s estate is not performing their required duties. In some cases, family members may choose to sue the personal representative of the estate for mismanaging funds or failing… Read More »
Suing For Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
When someone passes away, their estate goes to probate. If there are any trusts in their estate, they will be managed by a trustee. The administrator and trustee both have fiduciary duties, which means that it is their job to manage the trust or estate and to put the best interest of the trust… Read More »
Do You Think Your Loved One’s Will Is Forged?
If your loved one’s will contains more than a couple of shocking modifications this can be a serious red flag that something is not right. In some cases, the elderly are forced, manipulated, or unduly influenced into making modifications to their will and estate plan that favor someone in a position of power over… Read More »
How To Fight For The Inheritance That You Deserve
If you have lost a loved one that you were close to and from whom you expected an inheritance, it can be painful and infuriating to learn that their will or intentions have been tampered with or influenced. If you were expecting a large inheritance, and instead learned that the majority of your loved… Read More »
When Is Estate Litigation Necessary?
If you find your name listed on a probate court notice, chances are, you are about to be involved in estate litigation. You may or may not have any say in the matter. For instance, you may need to initiate probate litigation in the event that a loved one is unduly influenced or you… Read More »
Contesting Beneficiary Designations In Florida
If you were expecting to inherit from a family member or loved one, and had a reasonable basis on which to believe you were inheriting, it can be a strong indicator of fraud or other invalidating activities. If your inheritance was not what you expected, or you were surprised to learn that you were… Read More »
Challenging A Conditional Bequest In Court
Have you received a conditional request from a recently deceased loved one? Maybe it would help to understand what a conditional bequest is before answering. When an individual makes their will, they clearly state who they want all of their assets given to. These gifts made through wills are known as bequests. If a… Read More »
Can I Contest A Will For Not Being Signed?
Have you recently lost a loved one? If so, you may be experiencing the difficulties that come with mourning and processing upsetting probate news at the same time. No one wants to be focused on legalities and administrative issues while grieving the loss of a loved one, however, because of the way our probate… 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...