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Estate Planning Wills Trusts 2024 Updates to Probate and Trust Law: Key Takeaways for Florida Families Florida's probate and trust laws have undergone significant changes in 2024, impacting how families plan their estates and navigate the probate process. These updates aim to modernize legal procedures, enhance...

Trust Litigation How to Remove a Problem Trustee in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide A trustee has a serious legal duty: to manage a trust’s assets for the benefit of its beneficiaries, according to the terms of the trust and in compliance with Florida...

Probate What Happens If a Beneficiary Can’t Be Found in a Florida Probate Case? When someone passes away in Florida and their estate enters probate, one of the personal representative’s first responsibilities is to identify and notify all beneficiaries named in the will—or heirs...

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Business Minority Shareholder Rights in Florida: How to Prevent Oppression or Freeze-Outs In closely held corporations and small businesses, minority shareholders often find themselves in a vulnerable position. Without majority control, they may have limited say in business decisions, financial distributions, or...

Construction Litigation What Are ‘Pay-If-Paid’ and ‘Pay-When-Paid’ Clauses in Florida Construction Contracts? In the construction industry, payment disputes are a common challenge that contractors and subcontractors face. To manage these risks, general contractors often include “Pay-If-Paid” and “Pay-When-Paid” clauses in their contracts....

Construction Litigation Builder’s Risk Insurance vs. General Liability: Which Does Your Construction Business Need? In the construction industry, protecting your business from financial loss is just as important as completing a project successfully. Two of the most common types of insurance policies for construction...

Estate Planning Wills Trusts How to Challenge a Will in Florida: Grounds for Contesting an Estate When a loved one passes away, the distribution of their assets is usually carried out according to their will. However, in some cases, family members or other interested parties may...

Construction Litigation Florida’s Prompt Payment Act: Ensuring You Get Paid for Your Work In the construction industry, cash flow is critical to keeping projects on track and businesses running smoothly. Unfortunately, delayed payments can create significant financial strain on contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers....

Estate Planning Wills Trusts Protecting Vulnerable Beneficiaries in Estate Disputes Estate disputes often arise when family members suspect that a vulnerable loved one was coerced into making changes to their will or estate plan. In Florida, undue influence is a...

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