Probably one of the most famous celebrity probate cases is that of Anna Nicole Smith and the death of her husband, billionaire J Howard Marshall. Smith and Marshall married when she was 27 and he was 89. This age difference caused many to believe Smith married Marshall only for the financial gain she would have […]
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If It’s Unusual, It ‘Will’ Be Contested
For many, the last will and testament is a chance to make a statement about those who have stood by them and those who haven’t. There have been some truly unusual wills that have gone through the probate process. It would seem, the more unusual the will, the more certain it will be contested. Take […]
Rise in Hit and Run Accidents in Florida
A couple, Joyce and Jim, who is enjoying the lifestyle of their very own paradise in Florida, walks eight miles a day. And why not? The weather is warm and the sun is shining almost every day. It is the perfect place to enjoy retirement. It was the perfect place to enjoy retirement until the […]
What is Formal Administration?
When a loved one passes and they have left behind adequate assets that go above and beyond the expenses of their funeral and burial, formal administration of their assets may be necessary. This of course can be avoided if they have a will or trust that names specific beneficiaries or there is joint ownership of […]
How to override a Power of Attorney in Florida
What is Power of Attorney? A power of attorney grants the right to a person or persons to act on behalf of another. In many cases the authorities provided by such a document are abused or mishandled. To put it as simply as possible, under the new Durable Powers of Attorney Act, it is very […]
What is Summary Administration?
Probate is no fun – right? Who wants to deal with the courts when you are trying to get your hands on the assets you are entitled to when someone passes? Wait, aren’t you supposed to be mourning that person’s death and not worrying about how much money you are going to get? In a […]
Trademark Infringement Litigation in Florida
Did you know that states have trademark infringement laws as well as the Federal government? If you’ve obtained a federal trademark, you can file an infringement suit under federal laws, but don’t forget your state’s laws as well. Although states offer some level of protection, federal protection of trademarks is more extensive. The first step […]
The Process of Obtaining a Copyright
Obtaining a copyright is a process that will keep you entangled in red tape for months. Is this a true or false statement? Why not find out? That’s just what I did. I wanted to know just what went into obtaining a copyright for pictures I have taken. The first thing I did, as I […]
Defining Power of Attorney
When a person wishes to create a will, they may also create a power of attorney just in case something may happen in the future to incapacitate them from making individual and legal decisions. Each state may vary on how to create the power of attorney. The person who is given the power of attorney […]
