Life Estate Meets Trust Conflict: Widow’s Attempted Sale Triggers Breach and Forfeiture

In Varano v. Varano, a Florida appellate court confronted a probate and real estate conflict packed with issues of authority and fiduciary missteps: a widow holding a life estate in property attempted to sell it —even though the remainder interest was held in trust, and the deed was not a Lady...
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DEVELOPING AN ESTATE PLAN TO COVER YOUR “DIGITAL ASSETS”

So much of everyday life involves the use of “digital devices”.   Laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones have become the tools through which we socialize and share our lives with others, and the means through which we conduct numerous personal and business activities. On a daily basis, we use our digital device of...
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TRUST AND PROBATE LITIGATION – DUTIES OF THE TRUSTEE AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

The administration of a family trust or the probate of a family member’s estate can create conflict among even the most tight-knit families. Because trust administration and the probate process often strain family relationships and communication, it is important to know your rights as...
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