Category Archives: Estate Trust Litigation
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 »
3 Types of Cases a Pompano Beach Estate Litigation Attorney Handles
Some people mistakenly assume that estate litigation and estate planning are the same things. However, there are significant differences between these two areas of the law. Estate planning attorneys deal with helping you plan your Will, Trust, etc., while you are still alive. An estate litigation attorney specializes in handling the disputes that arise… Read More »
How to Determine Which Assets are Subject to Probate in Florida
During a probate administration, one of the most critical tasks is determining which assets will go through probate and which ones are non-probate assets. People can revisit their estate plans while still alive to remove certain assets that would’ve been handled under probate by changing the title or ownership. Because of this, disputes may… Read More »
Differences Between Probate and Non-Probate in Florida
Even if you have a Will, not everything will pass through probate when you die. It’s important to understand how your Florida estate planning can ultimately affect your estate administration when you pass away. Assets that go through probate are ones that have no way to pass from a deceased person to a living… Read More »
What is a Pour-Over Will in Florida, and is There a Risk of Conflicts?
Pour-over Wills are like other Wills, except they have only one beneficiary, which is a Living Trust. Essentially, the will “pours” your property over into a pre-arranged Trust upon your death. Your assets will be distributed according to the Trust’s plan. Your pour-over Will works in concert with your Revocable Trust. If the pour-over… Read More »
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Florida Estate Litigation Attorney
When a dispute erupts over a Trust or during a probate administration, it’s often between family members. That makes the argument even more emotionally challenging. Most people don’t want to argue or fight, especially with family members. However, watching the mishandling of a loved one’s financial affairs is not the time to stay quiet…. Read More »
5 Common Causes of Action in Estate Litigation in Florida
No one wants to think about their family fighting and arguing over their Estate after they die. However, even the best estate plans can’t guarantee that disputes and problems won’t develop during the estate administration process. When money is at stake, people can become unpredictable. These disputes can divide entire families now and for… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between Estate Planning and Estate Administration?
Some people mistakenly assume that estate planning and estate administration are one and the same. However, there are notable differences between the two. For one, estate planning is done while you are still alive, while estate administration occurs after you die. If a dispute arises during estate administration, you need an experienced Pompano Beach… 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...