Monthly Archives: June 2025
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 protections for beneficiaries, and provide greater flexibility in estate planning. Here’s a digestible guide by our Tampa Estate Planning Attorneys at Bleakley Bavol Denman… Read More »
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 law. But what happens when the trustee isn’t doing their job—or worse, is acting in bad faith? Whether due to negligence, mismanagement, or outright… Read More »
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 if there is no will. But what happens if a beneficiary can’t be located? Missing beneficiaries present a unique legal challenge in Florida probate… Read More »
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 corporate governance. Worse yet, some majority shareholders engage in conduct designed to squeeze out or oppress minority owners. This behavior—often called a “freeze-out”—can cause… Read More »