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Testamentary capacity is a crucial element in the creation of wills and trusts in Florida. It refers to the mental and legal ability of a person to create or modify their estate planning documents. The state of Florida...

A corporation’s board of directors is responsible for managing and making decisions that affect the company and its shareholders. With such responsibility comes the risk of liability if a director fails to fulfill their...

Undue influence is a term used in Florida law to describe a situation where someone has coerced or manipulated another person to make a will or other legal document that does not reflect their true testamentary intentions....

In Florida, a trustee is a fiduciary who has been entrusted with managing assets and property for the benefit of others, known as beneficiaries. The trustee’s role is essential in ensuring that a trust is administered...

In this blog post, we’ll go over the steps you need to take to become a personal representative of a probate estate in Florida. In order to become a personal representative in Florida, you should follow these steps: 1....

In Florida, trustee compensation laws govern how much a trustee can be paid for their services. Trustees are individuals or entities appointed to manage assets for the benefit of others, known as beneficiaries. The...

The Florida Business Corporation Act, which oversees corporations formed in accordance with Florida law, provides some rights and safeguards for minority shareholders in Florida.  The following are some of Florida’s...

Breach of contract in Florida is a very common cause of action.  Contracts play a crucial role in the operations of every successful business and provide certainty and stability to company dealings. Contracts help facilitate...

In February 2022, the world was shook by Russia’s illegal military operation resulting in genocide of the Ukrainian people.  The world banded together in support of the Ukrainian people, who will now be written in history...

Important estate planning tools such as wills and trusts let people specify what will happen to their property once they pass away. However, these devices do not always properly convey the departed’s wishes. Before...