by Larry Tolchinsky | Durable Power of Attorney, Florida Law, Florida Probate, Intestacy, Life Estate Deeds, Life Planning, Local Lawyers, Personal Representative, Probate (Broward County), Undue Influence, Wills in Florida (Contesting)
The story that we covered about the new study showing rampant abuse of seniors by their own family members is getting lots of media attention, which is good. National news coverage of the “epidemic” in America today, where elders and senior citizens are... by Larry Tolchinsky | Durable Power of Attorney, Florida Law, Florida Probate, Florida Wills, Intestacy, Life Planning, Probate (Broward County), Undue Influence, Wills in Florida (Contesting)
Last week, the Investor Protection Trust released its latest research study and it’s sadly not a big surprise for those who represent the elderly and seniors here in South Florida: according to the IPT, “theft or diversion of funds or property by family... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Probate, Florida Wills, Life Planning, Probate (Broward County), Wills in Florida (Contesting)
Contesting a will or challenging who should control the assets (and money) of an estate of someone who is dead, presumed dead, or missing not only makes for good plots in murder mysteries and thrillers, but it’s also something that probate lawyers and estate... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Florida Wills, Probate (Broward County)
It’s not often that Florida probate courts – especially the local Broward County probate court – makes international news, but that’s what happened recently when the mother and wife of a missing man appeared before local Probate Judge Mark A.... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Probate, Florida Wills, Life Planning, Personal Representative, Probate (Broward County)
When a loved one first passes away, the last thing on anyone’s mind is Florida probate law. There’s the fierce emotion of grief and loss, and the practicalities of letting everyone know and coordinating travel schedules for family and friends, while... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Probate, Florida Wills, Life Planning
Last month, we posted about the reality that most folks do not have life plans in place – and this is a bad decision for them and their loved ones. No one wants to think about a health crisis, or death, or being incapacitated for a time, but the truth is that...
