Monthly Archives: January 2026
Cash or In-Kind? Distributing Shares of a Florida Business After the Owner’s Death
A key consideration in succession planning is how to distribute any shares or ownership interests you have in a Florida business. If your will simply divides your estate into percentage shares, that can leave your personal representative with a decision to make: Do I distribute those shares in-kind to the beneficiaries, or do I… Read More »
Can I Ask for a Jury Trial in a Florida Trust or Estate Dispute?
While most trust and estate disputes in Florida are resolved outside of a formal judicial proceeding, there are cases that end up going to trial. The Tampa estate litigation attorneys Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace can advise and represent you in these contested matters and answer any questions you have about the process. For… Read More »
Establishing a Lost Will in a Florida Probate Proceeding
Handling an estate can be complicated, especially when the decedent’s original will has been lost or misplaced. In Florida, the law allows interested parties to probate lost or destroyed wills, but there are strict procedural and evidentiary requirements that must be followed. Whether you are attempting to admit a copy of a lost will… Read More »
How To Respond When a Mechanic’s Lien is Filed Against Your Property
Finding out that someone has filed a mechanic’s lien against your property can be pretty stressful. A lien can cloud your title, slow down refinancing or selling, and financially strain you. The good news is that Florida law gives property owners several tools to challenge, remove, or resolve a mechanic’s lien. Below is a… Read More »