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What Happens If You Cannot Find The Decedent’s Will After Their Death?
The loss of a will after death can be a difficult and confusing situation for beneficiaries to face. Understanding what happens in such cases is important, as it can help beneficiaries navigate the estate process with greater ease and comfort. The Pompano Beach estate litigation & trust attorney at Mark R. Manceri, P.A., can… Read More »
How To Remove The Personal Representative Of The Estate In Florida?
As a beneficiary of an estate, there are instances where you may require the removal of a Personal Representative. A Personal Representative is responsible for managing the decedent’s assets and distributing them according to their will. If the Personal Representative is not fulfilling their duties or has conflicts of interest, it is important to… Read More »
Can You File A Lawsuit Against A Trustee?
Are you considering filing a lawsuit against a trustee? If so, it’s important to understand how the law applies to trusts and trustees and whether or not it is possible to sue them. Generally speaking, you cannot sue a trust directly as they are not considered legal entities under the law. However, you can… Read More »
How To Spot A Forged Will And Challenge It?
When a loved one passes away, the last thing that their family members want to worry about is if the will they are presented with is legitimate. Unfortunately, forged wills happen far too often. The Pompano Beach estate & trust litigation lawyer at Mark R. Manceri, P.A., can explain how to spot a forged… Read More »
What Makes A Power Of Attorney Invalid?
When granting someone power to manage your finances or make decisions on your behalf, it is important to understand the legal steps necessary to create a valid power of attorney (POA). It is equally as important to recognize what can make a power of attorney invalid in the state of Florida. Pompano Beach estate… Read More »
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 »
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...