Martin and Palm Beach County Wrongful Death and Probate Attorneys
The death of a loved one is made even more devastating when that often-sudden death is caused by the recklessness, carelessness or negligence of others.
Wrongful death can be caused by motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, dangerous or defective products or by an act of criminal violence.
Under Florida law, a wrongful death lawsuit can only be filed by the designated personal representative (executor) on behalf of the deceased person’s estate and their survivors.
The wrongful death legal action cannot be brought until the personal representative is named, and to do that, a probate administration must be opened, and the personal representative then appointed.
At Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll, we offer our clients the unique ability to represent them in both the probate process and the wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf, using our many decades of skilled legal experience in both those areas of practice.
In more complex personal injury cases, we will partner with experienced and talented lawyers that specialize in personal injury cases at no additional cost to our clients, offering them the benefit of two firms for the price of one. We tenaciously pursue justice and maximum compensation for all bereaved beneficiaries we represent.
When the wrongful death case is decided and a financial award is made, we can also help our clients craft the optimal estate plan for proper distribution of that compensation.
This can include setting up guardianships for beneficiaries who are underage children, as well as special needs trusts for beneficiaries who are disabled or spendthrift trusts to protect the award for beneficiaries until they are of a more mature age.
If you and your family have suffered the grievous loss of a wrongful death, the attorneys and staff at our firm offers sincere condolences and our supportive legal assistance to lighten your burden at this very difficult time. We Are Your Family’s Lawyers.
Offices in North Palm Beach and Jensen Beach, FL
