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7 Years in Probate: The Florida Nightmare

A contested estate in Miami-Dade stretched across 7 years, three judges, and consumed 60% of the original estate value in fees and costs.

Attorney: Marcus DelgadoEstate: $3.8MDuration: 61 minPublished: February 15, 2025

7 Years in Probate: The Florida Nightmare

61 min · Marcus Delgado · Miami-Dade County

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Episode Notes

In this episode, Marcus Delgado walks through one of the most consequential cases of their career — a family dispute case involving a $3.8M estate in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

A contested estate in Miami-Dade stretched across 7 years, three judges, and consumed 60% of the original estate value in fees and costs.

The case documents patterns that appear repeatedly across probate courts nationwide. The specific failure points, the timeline of events, and the ultimate outcome are discussed in detail — with the goal of helping families and attorneys understand what can go wrong and why.

Published February 15, 2025 · The Probate Insider Podcast