Building on the success of its previous editions, the fifth edition of Florida Wills, Trusts, and Estates continues its innovative approach by covering trusts as extensively as wills. This edition presents modern trends in wills, trusts, and estate planning and includes discussions of newly enacted laws, such as the Florida Uniform Directed Trust Act and the Florida Community Property Trust Act.

It also addresses recent statutes related to the forfeiture of rights in cases of elder abuse or abuse of disabled adults. Although the focus is on Florida law, the casebook also explores laws from other states and uniform acts approved by the Uniform Law Commission.

To encourage students to approach wills, trusts, and estates issues from both planning and litigation perspectives, the authors include numerous questions that require students to think about drafting or planning to avoid litigation while achieving client goals. This casebook is intended for basic wills and trusts courses but is also suitable for advanced courses, as it includes chapters on estate planning, powers of appointment, advanced directives, and probate.

The rules governing wills and trusts are primarily driven by state law. The authors' philosophy is that students gain critical insights into complex issues by studying the laws of one jurisdiction as a whole. Florida law serves as an ideal platform for this approach due to its extensive probate and trust codes and significant case decisions addressing current and cutting-edge issues.

Florida Wills Trusts and Estates Cases and Materials Fifth Edition 978-1531028794 & 978-1531032913