Category Archives: Estate-Related Litigation
What Are Common Causes of Probate Litigation in Florida?
Probate Litigation Attorneys, Palm Beach County FL Litigation of any kind is stressful and emotionally charged. Probate litigation and other estate-related disputes are usually even more so, given that such litigation is often among family members. Probate litigation is broadly defined as the legal process of contesting the validity of a will, and/or the… Read More »
Prince’s Estate Continues to Be Litigated, Eight Years After His Death
Palm Beach County Florida Estate Litigation Law Firm Following Prince’s untimely 2016 death, it was discovered that he had no documented estate plan in place, not even a basic Will. Dying intestate (without a Will) meant that a court had to decide who Prince’s legal heirs were and how his assets were to be… Read More »
How to Avoid Future Inheritance Disputes With Estate Planning Today
Will Contest and Inheritance Litigation Attorneys in Palm Beach County and Martin County FL Back in 1990, fossil hunters discovered what was to be the most intact skeleton of a T-Rex ever found, on land in South Dakota belonging to Maurice and Darlene Williams. After prevailing in several legal disputes, Mr. and Mrs. Williams… Read More »
Aretha Franklin Will Contest Issues Continue
Will Contest, Inheritance Dispute and Estate Litigation Attorneys in Palm Beach County Shortly after her death in 2018, Aretha Franklin’s family members discovered her two handwritten Wills, created in 2010 and 2014, respectively. A legal dispute eventually ensued between three of Aretha’s four sons, as there was disagreement as to which of those Wills… Read More »
How to Avoid the Probate Process in Florida
Martin and Palm Beach County Probate, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys Probate is essentially the legal, court-led process of validating a deceased person’s Will, administering and settling their estate and distributing remaining assets to their beneficiaries. The complications that may arise in the probate process often stem from the deceased having left no… Read More »

What Is the Connection Between Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Probate in Florida?
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… Read More »

What Are Frequent Causes of Trust Litigation in Florida?
Trust, Probate and Estate Litigation Attorneys in Palm Beach and Martin Counties, FL There are many different types of trusts which can be included in an individual’s comprehensive and highly personalized estate plan. Depending upon the wishes, needs and circumstances of the individual and their family, one or more trusts can be created to… Read More »

Congratulations to Our Attorney, Clara Ciadella!
Martin and Palm Beach County Estate Planning, Administration, Litigation, Elder Law, Probate and Guardianship Law Firm It is with great pleasure that we announce that our Senior Associate Attorney, Clara Ciadella, has been selected to the 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list! Super Lawyers is a highly selective, patented process which annually evaluates and… Read More »
Resolving Family Inheritance Conflicts in Florida
Martin and Palm Beach County Estate Litigation Attorneys Wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents are created at a specific moment in time by a given individual with specific goals and wishes in mind. Over the course of time, if that documentation is not regularly revisited and updated, it may no longer reflect the… Read More »

Attorney Mitchell Kitroser’s Letter to Wpec Channel 12 News on Their Nov. 3rd Guardianship Story
On Friday, Nov 3, 2023, our Managing Partner, Mitchell I. Kitroser, watched a story on CBS Channel 12 concerning a guardianship case in Palm Beach County. The reporter covered one specific case and then the report broadened out to a general commentary about guardianship. Mr. Kitroser felt that parts of the story only told… Read More »