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    From Expectancy to Property: Can a Beneficiary Interest Anchor Probate Venue?

    April 14, 2026By Nicole Nardo

    When a decedent’s only connection to Florida is an interest in someone else’s estate, the question arises whether that connection suffices to establish probate venue in the state, or whether it remains nothing more than a mere expectancy. This issue exposes a subtle yet significant tension in Florida probate law, hinging not only on the […]

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    A Flawed Fix: Rethinking Fla. Stat. § 415.10341 to Better Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation

    March 24, 2025By Nicole Nardo

    Financial exploitation is a common form of abuse that targets seniors and adults with disabilities.  In 2023, Florida alone reported a staggering loss of more than $293 million due to financial fraud involving vulnerable individuals.[i]  In attempts to combat this issue, Florida Senator Darryl Rouson introduced Senate Bill 556, “Protection of Specified Adults,” during the […]

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    Reaching Beyond the Veil: How Small Businesses May Slip Through Florida’s Corporate Veil Piercing Standards

    November 18, 2024By Nicole Nardo

    A major driving factor in forming a corporation, limited liability corporation (“LLC”), or limited partnership is the creation of a distinct legal entity.  With such a distinction in place, the entity enjoys limited liability and, thus, the shield of a “corporate veil.”   With this protection, only the personal assets invested in the business are at […]

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