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Can I Place My Final Ceremonies Preferences In My Will?

Video Transcript: While you can certainly provide information about your final ceremonies or the disposition of your body in your will, it is certainly not necessary for you to do so. We encourage that it be provided to the attorney so that it is available at the time of person’s ...

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What Is An Advance Directive?

Video Transcript: An advance directive is really that interface between the medical world and the legal world. It is legally how you tell your medical providers and other family members who can assist in advising those medical providers of what your wishes are – if you are not otherwise able ...

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Will Contests: In Florida, What Are The Damages In A Will Contest Case?

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Will Contests: Who Pays For Attorney Fees?

If I Successfully Bring A Will Contest Case, Does The Estate Pay Attorney’s Fees? Video Transcript: If you are successful in setting aside a will,you have, in essence, provided a benefit to that estate; and a benefit to the court in establishing what was the proper will for that deceased ...

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How Can My Homestead Be Subject To Creditor Claims?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman explains situations where a rightful claim could be made against a homestead in Florida. Video Transcript: Assuming that you have resided in your home for a period of approximately three years and that it meets the definition of the homestead (this deals with a certain size limit if ...

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What Happens When A Will Is Declared Invalid Or Void In A Will Contest Case?

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How Can A Will Be Upheld In A Will Contest Case?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman explains the conditions that would cause a will to be upheld in a will contest case. Transcript: A will can be upheld in a will contest by surviving the attacks that are brought against the will by the contestant. As we know, there are a number ...

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What Is Independent Legal Advice Within The Context Of A Will Contest Case?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman elaborates on how independent legal advice is important to will contest cases and who to acquire that advice from. Transcript: In a will contest case, one of the phrases you’ll hear by attorneys (that that are familiar with this kind of work) is they say “it’s ...

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Will Contests: Using Witness Testimony

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman describes how witness testimony plays an important part in a will contest case and the types of witness testimony that exist. Transcript: Lay witness testimony as versus expert witness testimony is critical. Lay witnesses can help establish the changes in the person, the decedent, the ...

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What Court Has Jurisdiction Of A Will Contest In Florida?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman details the court that handles probate litigation matters and the type of judge they usually employ to handle the case.  Video Transcript: In Florida, the original jurisdiction for a will contest is handled by the circuit court level and that would generally mean that you would ...

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