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- Adult Guardianship Administration and Litigation
- Durable Power of Attorney Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship of Property for Minor Child
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Probate and Trust Litigation
- Trust Administration
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Estate Planning
Probate and Trust Litigation
- What does it mean that the person executing the will lacked capacity?
- A Will can be rescinded if testator executed it based on irrational belief
- Formal Notice in Probate Requires Informed Response
- Adversarial Probate Proceedings
- Common Signs of Undue Influence
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- Posted on 7/28/2010Matthew A. Linde passes 2010 Wills and Trusts Board Certification Exam
- Posted on 7/10/2010Is congress creating an incentive for death?
- Posted on 6/1/2010Matthew A. Linde passes 2010 Elder Law Board Certification Exam.
- Posted on 5/20/2010Matthew A. Linde P.A. creates floridaprobatelitigator.com
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Library Articles
At the Matthew A. Linde, P.A., we regularly post articles regarding estate planning, as well as disputes involving wills, trusts, probate, breach of fiduciary, guardianship, and business and real property. Read this page frequently to view current articles relevant to our clients, and contact us if you need legal advice and reside in Lee County, Charlotte County, Collier County, Henry County, or Highland County.Library Categories:
- Adult Guardianship Administration and Litigation
- Durable Power of Attorney Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Probate and Estate Administration
- General
Adult Guardianship Administration and Litigation:
- Understanding Guardianships In Florida – Part II
Description: Sometimes adult guardianship may be necessary for a multitude of reasons. This article provides insight into guardianship in Florida, including the duties and costs of a guardian. For more information regarding Florida guardianship, contact the Matthew A. Linde, P.A. today at (239) 939-7100. - Understanding Guardianships In Florida – Part I
Description: When an elderly person becomes too impaired to make his or her own decisions, a guardian is sometimes needed. This article explains guardianship in Florida and how the process works. For answers to your questions regarding Florida guardianship, contact the Matthew A. Linde, P.A. today.
Durable Power of Attorney Litigation:
- A durable power of attorney can be very misleading because it is one of the few estate planning documents that does not necessarily mean what it says. Without a basic understanding of the law, an agent can quickly get into trouble.
Description: Just because a durable power of attorney says an attorney in fact you can do anything the principal can do, that does not mean that the attorney in fact can do anything the principal can do.
Estate Planning:
- What You Need to Know about Living Trusts
Description: There are many advantages to a living trust, including the ability to manage your assets during your lifetime and the ability to distribute your assets upon your death. This article provides insight into living trusts, also known as revocable trusts. To find out if you can benefit from a living trust, contact a Fort Meyers, Florida estate attorney at Matthew A. Linde, P.A. at (239) 939-7100.
Probate and Estate Administration:
- What is Probate?
Description: Probate is a complicated process that takes several months to complete. This article explains Florida probate and what to expect during the process. If you have lost a loved one and the estate is going to probate, you should contact a probate attorney in Fort Myers at (239) 939-7100 for legal advice.
General:
- Why You Need a Florida Probate Attorney
Description: If you have been appointed as a personal representative to oversee a Florida estate, you need to read this article to learn about your legal responsibilities. You should also contact a Fort Myers probate attorney at Matthew A. Linde, P.A. for legal advice at (239) 939-7100. We represent clients in Lee County, Charlotte County, Collier County, Henry County and Highland County.
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FAQs
Adult Guardianship Administration and Litigation
- What does a guardianship cost and who pays for it?
- Dad is giving money away left and right, but his doctor says he has capacity. Is there anything I can do?
Estate Planning
- If I become temporarily incapacitated and enter an hospital, but I have not executed an advance directive or nominated a health care surrogate, who makes decisions on my behalf?
- I just got married, but I already have an estate plan that gives my assets to my kids and my new husband has told me that he does not need or want any of my assets if I predecease him. I do not need to make any changes in my estate plan right?
- But I went to a seminar, had a nice lunch and Fred the seminar guy said . . . .
Guardianship of Property for Minor Child
Probate and Trust Litigation
- My mom died after being married to my dad for many years; (2) soon after mom died a much younger woman (Liaretta) started following dad around; (3) eventually just before dad died he changed his will and made Liaretta the personal representative of the will; (4) we have filed a petition to revoke the will, but we have discovered that the vast majority of assets were transferred to Liaretta before dad died. We are concerned that by the time we get to trial on the will contest, Liaretta will have spent or transferred the funds she duped dad into transferring to her before he died. What can we do?
- The trustee is incompetent and will not give me information. What can I do?
- What types of litigation could involve the probate estate of a deceased person?
